Change Manager

Civil Works Alliance; Nacton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) seeks a Change Manager to lead the project controls across Sizewell C's Civils Programme, ensuring effective control of time, cost and design changes. You will report to the Head of Project Controls and drive governance, change tracking, and continuous improvement.

The role requires 12–15 years of mega-infrastructure experience, with qualifications in APM PMQ or equivalent (MRISC preferred).

Qualifications

• Requires 12–15 years leading project controls on mega infrastructure projects.
• APM PMQ or equivalent qualification; MRISC preferred.
• Expertise with contract, cost and EVM systems including PRISM, Unifier and InEight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and governance of the Change Management process across the CWA, ensuring compliance and consistency.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of change – from SZC directions through to compensation events and recovery plans.
• Coordinate interrelated changes across sections to maintain program and cost integrity.
• Configure and leverage Oracle Primavera Unifier to track, report and manage all change activities.
• Develop dashboards, metrics and reporting tools that provide visibility of change performance and trends.
• Support strategic decision-making by integrating cost, time, risk and contract constraints.
• Champion HSE and Nuclear Safety in every change decision.
• Promote Digital Engineering tools and processes with BIM data integration.

Skills

Change management leadership

Stakeholder management

Team development

Effective communicator

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

MRISC preferred

Tools

PRISM

Unifier

InEight

Job description

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Change Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within theCWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

This role is to provide leadership to the project controls across the CWA to ensure the effective delivery of the entire Civils Programme of SZC while recognising and influencing the programme's impacts on the more comprehensive Project. The Change Manager’s role is to implement the strategy, managing, and maintaining change within the agreed constraints on one or more Sections of the project, including change for programme, design, time and cost. This post will ensure that control is in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet the project's needs for change, ensure it is implemented and track the changes within the project. The role focuses on the management of construction based change, including design, technical, scope, time and cost changes in line with NEC4 and the APM aligned change framework. The Change Manager reports directly into the Head of Project Controls, as part of the CWA wide PMO.

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead the delivery and governance of the Change Management process across the CWA, ensuring compliance and consistency
• Manage the complete lifecycle of change – from SZC directions and instructions through to compensation events, recovery plans and contingency drawdowns
• Coordinate interrelated changes across sections to maintain program and cost integrity
• Configure and leverage Oracle Primavera Unifier to track, report and manage all change activities
• Develop dashboards, metrics and reporting tools that provide visibility of change performance and trends
• Support strategic decision-making by integrating cost, time, risk and contract constraints
• Champion HSE and Nuclear Safety as embedded principles in every change decision
• Promote Digital Engineering tools and processes, establishing integrated systems linking BIM data with schedule and budget
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with our Client (NNB and EDF), acting as a strategic advisor
• Develop high‑performing teams and drive capability development
• Protect the integrity of the CWA's cost and program envelopes

Who you are

• A results‑driven leader with at least 12-15 years leading project controls on complex, mega infrastructure projects for leading international tier 1 contractors
• Qualified to APM PMQ, APMG Project Planning and Control Practitioner level or equivalent (MRISC preferred)
• Expert in contract, cost and EVM systems including PRISM, Unifier and InEight
• Passionate about excellence – willing to go the extra mile and continually search for ways to add value
• A champion for HSE and Nuclear Safety who embeds these principles throughout your work
• A collaborative team player who shares knowledge and empowers others to deliver
• Customer‑focused with the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and build sustainable relationships
• Adaptable and energized by change, learning quickly and responding positively to evolving demands
• An excellent communicator who achieves clarity and impact in all interactions
• Someone who delivers operational excellence consistently

Why join us

You’ll lead change management on a project defining Britain’s energy future – delivering clean, reliable electricity for at least 60 years. You’ll work with innovative teams using cutting‑edge digital systems, supported by a Client committed to strategic delivery. This is a role where your expertise directly impacts national infrastructure and meets urgent UK energy needs.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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