Deputy Construction Services Director

Sizewell C Company; Leiston; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) invites applications for Deputy Construction Services Director to lead day-to-day across CWA and Sizewell C integration, delivering safe, predictable construction outcomes. Role focuses on implementing AWP, readiness assurance, pre-construction integration, and logistics governance across program areas while fostering a best-for-project culture.

You will coach teams, chair readiness reviews, and resolve strategic interfaces with contractors and stakeholders to align

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer, Chartered Construction Manager, or equivalent accreditation (desirable).
• Significant experience leading major projects (£500m+).
• Experience implementing Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and readiness governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational leader and deputy to the Construction Services Director across the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).
• Drive implementation of Construction Services principles including AWP, Readiness Assurance, and Pre-Construction Integration.
• Lead the three core Construction Services pillars: Pre-Construction, AWP, and Readiness & Safe Launch.
• Oversee development and execution of the construction delivery strategy in alignment with program objectives.
• Champion a Best for Project culture and drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Provide leadership to Construction Services personnel, setting objectives and driving performance.
• Chair readiness and integration reviews and escalate barriers to senior leadership.
• Govern program-wide construction logistics integration to support delivery requirements.
• Lead resolution of strategic interfaces between programs, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Evidence‑based decision making

Construction logistics alignment

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management

Job description

Deputy Construction Services Director Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

• Act as the operational leader and deputy to the Construction Services Director , providing day-to-day leadership, integration, and governance across the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) .
• Drive the implementation of Construction Services principles , including Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Readiness Assurance, Pre-Construction Integration, and Construction Logistics governance to enable safe, predictable, and efficient delivery across all program areas.
• Lead and integrate the three core Construction Services functional pillars : Pre-Construction, Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), and Readiness & Safe Launch .
• Oversee strategic leadership by supporting the development and execution of the construction delivery strategy , ensuring alignment with program objectives and construction priorities .
• Champion a "Best for Project" culture across all functions and delivery organizations, promoting continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives.
• Provide organizational leadership by coaching and developing Construction Services personnel, establishing clear objectives , and driving accountability and performance .
• Chair readiness and integration reviews , ensuring readiness criteria are consistently applied and escalating major barriers and constraints to senior leadership.
• Govern program-wide construction logistics integration , ensuring logistics strategies support construction delivery requirements and resolving logistics conflicts .
• Lead resolution of strategic interfaces between programs, contractors, and stakeholders, facilitating alignment with Sizewell C programs and external delivery partners.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications :

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related field .
• Chartered Engineer, Chartered Construction Manager, or equivalent professional accreditation (desirable).

Experience :

• Significant experience in major project delivery (£500m+ programmes).
• Extensive construction leadership experience in complex infrastructure, nuclear, energy, or major civil engineering environments .
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and strategic interfaces across large delivery organizations.
• Experience implementing Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) or equivalent workface planning methodologies
• Strong understanding of construction readiness, governance, and assurance processes .
• Nuclear industry experience (desirable).
• Experience working within Alliance or Integrated Project Teams (desirable)
• NEC contract awareness (desirable).

Skills :

• Strategic leadership with the ability to translate strategy into delivery .
• Strong integration and governance skills to ensure alignment across programs
• Excellent stakeholder management to facilitate collaboration with Sizewell C programs, external delivery partners, and alliance stakeholders .
• Independent challenge and evidence-based decision-making to uphold readiness governance and no-surprise reporting .
• Construction-led thinking to ensure constructability, logistics, and installation considerations drive planning decisions.
• Coaching and development skills to build a high-performing culture and support succession planning .

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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