Common Service Lead

Morson Talent; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A major infrastructure firm seeks a Common Service Lead for a significant project at Sizewell. The role involves managing two high-value service contracts and ensuring efficient delivery of infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience in construction, be skilled in contractor management, and possess a strong understanding of health and safety protocols. This position demands an on-site presence, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven management or leadership experience in a highways maintenance, infrastructure, or similar construction service-led environment.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound contracts on major, regulated projects.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality management in construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of infrastructure and utility service contracts.
• Manage critical live infrastructure support for a workforce of circa 8,000.
• Drive timely delivery through collaborative planning and supervision.

Skills

Management or leadership experience in infrastructure

Managing multi-million-pound contracts

Contractor management skills

Health, safety, and quality management understanding

Excellent communication

Proactive decision-making

Education

HND or equivalent in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Common Service Lead (Inside IR35 - Contract)

Location: Sizewell Office

Applications close: 6th November 2025

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Common Service Lead to join our team based at Sizewell on a major infrastructure project. This is an inside IR35 contract opportunity within a highly regulated environment, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of large-scale construction works.

Reporting directly to the Site Operations Site Lead, you will manage and implement two key service contracts - each valued at approximately £50 million - covering both Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance and Utility Operations & Maintenance.

You will ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of temporary and permanent infrastructure assets required to support project delivery. This includes supervision of Tier 1 contractors, management of safety and quality performance, and delivery to schedule and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of infrastructure and utility service contracts (total value ~£100m) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the provision of critical live infrastructure support for a construction workforce of circa 8,000.
• Drive safe, high-quality, and timely delivery through collaborative planning and supervision.
• Support contract partners to ensure efficient, compliant, and coordinated delivery.
• Identify and mitigate safety and quality risks, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration across project teams (H&S, logistics, project controls, etc.).
• Oversee service partner performance, ensuring competence, compliance, and delivery to scope.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and performance reporting.
• Produce monthly performance and budget reports for senior management.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven management or leadership experience in a highways maintenance, infrastructure, or similar construction service‑led environment.
• Experience managing multi‑million‑pound contracts on major, regulated projects.
• Skilled in contractor management and coordinating large teams across complex operations.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality management in construction.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships.
• Confident, proactive, and capable of making sound decisions in dynamic environments.

Desirable

• HND or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Experience with statutory permits, licences, and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, NEC3 TSC contracts, and budget control.
• Experience working with local supply chain partners and promoting a "one team" approach.

Contract Details

• Role Title: Common Service Lead
• Contract Type: Inside IR35
• Location: Sizewell (on‑site presence required, 5 days per week)
• Closing Date for Applications: 6th November 2025