Construction Manager (TCA)

EDF UK; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join EDF UK as a Construction Manager for the groundbreaking Sizewell C project, one of the UK’s most vital infrastructure projects contributing to a sustainable future. This permanent full-time position requires leadership in managing large-scale construction efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while working with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 5% annual bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Additional benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Proven knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction methodologies.
• Strong background in supervising and leading tier 1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the reconstruction of a key section of the SZC works.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and timely project delivery.
• Drive innovation and implement continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Chartered Status

Job description

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Company Description

Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell C, site-based 5 days a week in Leiston, Suffolk ( occasional weekend work will be required)

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: Competitive 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: Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Flexible Working: Options for flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and the business.
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution /15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including health, financial wellbeing, and lifestyle choices.

Closing date: Tuesday 10th June.

Are you a seasoned professional from the civil construction industry, eager to bring your expertise to one of the UK's most transformative infrastructure projects? If you thrive in a dynamic, technically complex environment and excel at delivering large-scale construction projects, we want to hear from you!

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the Sizewell C (SZC) project - the UK's next-generation nuclear power station that's shaping the future of sustainable energy.

About the Project

Sizewell C (SZC) is at the heart of the UK's clean energy revolution. This ground-breaking nuclear power plant project in Suffolk will play a vital role in delivering a sustainable future. Backed by EDF and the UK Government, Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation project with significant opportunities to innovate, grow, and deliver excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Construction Manager, you'll oversee the re-construction of a key section of the SZC works. you'll lead the charge in ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery. From tactical logistics planning to stakeholder engagement, your role will encompass the entire construction lifecycle, including:

Team Leadership: Strategic Execution: you will be helping the PM TO Develop and implement detailed construction strategies and plans.

Project Oversight: To deliver new Projects into Sizewell C Project with Safety and quality at the forefront of our works.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with contractors, regulators, and government bodies to ensure project success.

Continuous Improvement: Driving innovation and embedding lessons learned to ensure world-class project delivery.

Good knowledge of CDM Regulations and a proven track record of their implementation.

What We're Looking For:

We need a proven leader with a strong track record of delivering large, technically complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring:

Industry Expertise: Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, on projects, and working within regulated environments.

Management Skills: Supervising Tier 1 contractors and team members.

Leadership Capabilities: Ability to inspire teams, resolve complex issues, and foster collaboration.

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with construction methodologies, CDM Regulations, and earned value management tools.

Strong Communication: Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills to engage stakeholders effectively.

Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, or other related field desirable.

SMSTS Required, CSCS site manager card required

If the above sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application.

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Why Join Sizewell C?

Be part of a transformative project that contributes to the UK's net-zero ambitions.

Collaborate with industry leaders and government stakeholders.

Enjoy career-defining opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to leave a lasting legacy.

You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a team that shares your commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence.

Apply Now!

If you're ready to make an impact, work with purpose, and join one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK, we want to hear from you.

Let's build a cleaner, greener future together.

Qualifications

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.