Construction Manager - TCA (Sizewell C)

EDF Energy; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% CIP bonus

28 days holiday

Contributory pension

Ongoing professional development

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Construction Manager for the Sizewell C project in Leiston, Suffolk. This role involves leading major construction works, managing Tier 1 contractors, and ensuring project delivery on time and within budget.

Successful candidates will have proven project delivery experience and strong civil engineering knowledge. Benefits include a competitive salary of £75,000 - £90,000, 28 days holiday, a contributory pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing Tier 1 contractors and project teams.
• Working knowledge of construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of major construction works.
• Manage Tier 1 contractors and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and programme objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Civil engineering

Contract management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered status

Tools

CDM Regulations

NEC Contracts

FIDIC Contracts

Job description

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Construction Manager - TCA
Sizewell C

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week with some weekends)
Employment type: Permanent full-time
Salary: £75,000 -£90,000 - depending on experience
Closing date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

Benefits:

• 5% CIP bonus
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee /15% employer
• Ongoing professional development
• Other lifestyle benefits

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional Construction Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of major construction and civil engineering works on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
Working within a complex, highly regulated environment, you'll manage Tier 1 contractors, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and programme objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally proven experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Background in civil engineering, structures, concrete, drainage, highways, or groundworks.
• Experience managing Tier 1 contractors and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction methodologies.
• Track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications

Essential

• SMSTS
• CSCS Site Manager Card

Desirable

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.

Why Join Us?

Join one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects and play a key role in shaping Britain's energy future while advancing your career on a nationally significant programme.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.