Civil Transverse Programme Engineering Manager

Sizewell C; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days increasing to 30/

10% annual bonus

Defined Contribution Pension up to 7.5

Life Assurance up to 8x salary

Job summary

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Civil Transverse Programme Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, governance and programme-wide oversight across the Main Civil Works Programme.

In London or Bristol, you will lead the Transverse Engineering function, line-manage up to five engineers, coordinate with the external supply chain, and ensure buildability, design integration and engineering assurance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading engineering teams or complex programmes in regulated environments.
• Experience with engineering governance, assurance and design management processes.
• Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
• Experience resolving complex engineering and technical challenges.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and engineering documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Line management of up to five engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Lead the Transverse Engineering function across the Main Civil Works Programme.
• Provide governance and oversight across engineering activities.
• Own engineering processes, standards, specifications and programme documentation.
• Manage design replication and configuration management strategies, incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.
• Oversee construction specifications, material qualification and technical requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of contractor procurement, manufacturing and engineering documentation.
• Act as focal point for complex technical issues, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate technical interfaces across programmes, disciplines and stakeholders.
• Ensure buildability and construction requirements are incorporated into designs.
• Support design assurance, technical acceptance and handovers.
• Discharge Intelligent Customer function across Technical Directorate.
• Lead and develop engineering resources and drive continuous improvement.
• Discharge Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM for the scope.

Skills

Strong technical leadership

People management

Regulated environments

Engineering governance

Stakeholder engagement

NEC contracts

Engineering management systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK's largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:

Position: Civil Transverse Programme Engineering Manager

Location: London or Bristol, with hybrid working. Occasional travel to other offices and site locations will be required

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Depending on experience,plus benefits

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
• Bonus:10% annual bonus
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary

Closing Date: 26th September 2026

About the Role:

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Civil Transverse Programme Engineering Manager (PEM) to provide technical leadership, engineering governance and programme-wide oversight across the Main Civil Works Programme.

Working within the Technical Directorate, you will lead the Transverse Engineering function, ensuring consistent engineering standards, design integration, assurance, replication and technical controls across a programme delivering approximately 50 major civil structures. Leading a client-side team whilst influencing a large external supply chain, this role is focused on technical leadership, governance and engineering assurance rather than detailed design delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line management responsibility for up to five engineers, while providing technical leadership and coordination across a large external engineering supply chain.
• Lead the Transverse Engineering function across the Main Civil Works Programme.
• Provide technical leadership, governance and oversight across engineering activities.
• Own engineering processes, standards, specifications and programme documentation.
• Manage design replication and configuration management strategies, incorporating lessons learned from Hinkley Point C.
• Oversee construction specifications, material qualification and technical requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of contractor procurement, manufacturing and engineering documentation.
• Act as the focal point for complex technical issues, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate technical interfaces across programmes, disciplines and key stakeholders.
• Ensure buildability and construction requirements are effectively incorporated into design solutions.
• Support design assurance, technical acceptance and engineering handovers.
• Ensure the Intelligent Customer function is effectively discharged across the wider Technical Directorate.
• Lead and develop engineering resources while driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• Discharge Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM Regulations for the relevant scope.

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential

• Strong technical leadership and people management skills.
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of engineering governance, assurance and design management processes.
• Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
• Experience leading the resolution of complex engineering and technical challenges.
• Understanding of engineering documentation, review and approval processes.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of engineering management systems and associated tools.

Desirable

• Civil or structural engineering expertise.
• Knowledge of EPR nuclear power plant design principles.
• Experience delivering large-scale engineering design programmes.
• Understanding of nuclear engineering specifications and standards.
• Experience managing engineering contracts and supply chain partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated sector.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, technical functions or complex engineering programmes.
• Experience managing engineering risk, technical governance and assurance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment.

Desirable

• Experience delivering major nuclear, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on EPR projects such as Hinkley Point C, Flamanville 3, Olkiluoto 3 or Taishan.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong track record of delivering successful project outcomes within complex programmes.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical investigations, analysis and issue resolution.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

Why Join us?

• Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
• Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.

Key Competencies

Behavioural Competences

Humility

• Recognise the value brought fromdifferent culturesand experiences
• Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Positivity

• Positively challengepoor qualityand performance
• Identifysolutions at the lowest possible level
• Encourage tier 1s and others to bringnew ideasforward

Respect

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Give and receive feedback with respect
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas

Solidarity

• One team, working closely together and helping each other
• Empowered teams always looking forward.
• Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes

Clarity

• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Promote collaboration and team alignment
• Clearer and faster decision making
• Drive simplification at all levels