Civil Programme Engineering Manager – Nuclear Island

Sizewell C; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sizewell C as a Civil Programme Engineering Manager for the Nuclear Island project. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering engineering excellence and driving innovative solutions for one of the UK's largest megaprojects, ensuring the integration of technical expertise into project objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and lead diverse teams.
• Expertise in complex design processes.
• Experience in high-safety regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery within engineering and design replication strategy.
• Manage design issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee design work valued at over £100 million.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field

Tools

EPR systems

NEC contracts

Job description

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Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London or Bristol (hybrid working arrangements) with travel to France and the Sizewell C site in Suffolk.

Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London or Bristol (hybrid working arrangements) with travel to France and the Sizewell C site in Suffolk.

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-time.

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full-time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.

Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Join our team as our Civil Programme Engineering Manager – Nuclear Island.

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious and transformative projects in the UK? The Sizewell C Technical Directorate (TD) are looking for a passionate Programme Engineering Manager to join us in our dynamic Civil Works Programme focussed on the Nuclear Island (NI) structures.

Nuclear Island (NI) is the heart of a nuclear power plant, housing critical components like the reactor, steam generators, and containment structure. It is responsible for generating heat through nuclear fission and ensuring safety with robust systems and controls. The NI works alongside the Conventional Island, which refers to the part of a power plant that directly generates electricity, including systems like the boiler, turbine, generator, and condenser. This converts steam into electricity, forming the core of the plant’s operations.

The Role

This is a key role to lead delivery within our engineering, configuration and design replication strategy. As Civil Programme Engineering Manager – Nuclear Island you’ll guide programmes in applying these principles to drive optimal project decisions and implement cross-cutting engineering methods and requirements.

As the technical lead for your programme(s), you’ll manage design issues, risks and opportunities, while ensuring clarity around responsibilities, interfaces, and deliverables. You’ll also mobilise the right engineering and specialist resources to ensure timely, high-quality design outcomes.

Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations, you’ll represent the Technical Director within your scope. You’ll lead a teams engineers and a wider multi-disciplinary group, overseeing design work valued at over £100 million.

Why This Role Matters

As a Civil Programme Engineering Manager – Nuclear Island, you’ll be the crucial connection between the Sizewell C Technical Directorate and our delivery programmes. You’ll be embedded within the Civil Works Programme, ensuring the seamless integration of technical expertise to meet objectives and priorities

• Driving design and empowering progress. Work alongside programme managers to achieve key milestones while ensuring design excellence.
• Strategic leadership for successful delivery: Collaborate with specialists from across the Technical Directorate to unlock innovative solutions.
• From Vision to Value— delivering engineering excellence: Act as the linchpin that ensures alignment between technical strategies and programme delivery
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and adaptability in complex environments:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, or a related technical field
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse teams.
• Expertise in design processes, EPR systems, and NEC contracts.
• Experience in complex, high-safety regulatory environments.
• Skilled in engineering systems, configuration management, and nuclear specifications
• French language speaking would be advantageous.
  
  

Why Join Sizewell C?

At Sizewell C we don’t just build projects – we are building the future! This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will shape the UK’s energy landscape for generations to come.

Join us and make a real impact – for today and generations to come.

A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.

The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

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