EPR Programme Manager

VENESKY BROWN RECRUITMENT; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 75.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working London/Bristol

Bonus potential 10%

Exposure to SZC/HPC programmes

Descripción de la vacante

Venesky Brown Recruitment is recruiting an EPR Programme/Change Manager for Sizewell C. This permanent role sits in the EPR Programme Team, based in London or Bristol with hybrid working, and offers collaboration across SZC and HPC programmes to deliver efficiencies.

The role acts as the primary Intelligent Customer for the EPRP, ensuring application of the EPRP Manual and the HPC/SZC Collaboration Agreement, coordinating across functions to meet safety, quality, time and cost objectives.

Formación

• Experience in a management role within a complex, regulated organisation.
• Strong programme and contract management experience in large-scale infrastructure.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving and solution orientation.
• Effective influencer with ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proven leadership in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience in budget management with focus on financial stability.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the EPRP contract on SZC, replicating from HPC and coordinating across projects.
• Oversee associated contracts including the EPRP Programme Manual and Collaboration Agreement.
• Lead development of three-year strategic plans and annual operational plans for EPRP.
• Manage Task Orders, ensuring budget alignment and financial reconciliation.
• Oversee EPRP budget and resource planning with cost allocations.
• Define and run KPIs for EPRP and ensure contractual obligations.
• Engage with SZC, HPC and EPRP leadership; facilitate best practice sharing.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and resolve conflicts.

Conocimientos

Programme management

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Educación

Degree level or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Venesky Brown Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an EPR Programme/Change Manager on behalf of Sizewell C. This is a permanent opportunity to join the EPR Programme Team, supporting one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. Based in either London or Bristol, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work across both the Sizewell C (SZC) and Hinkley Point C (HPC) programmes, driving collaboration, sharing best practice and delivering efficiencies across the UK's EPR Programme.

The Role

The EPRP Manager reports to the Head of ERP Programme and is responsible for acting as the primary Intelligent Customer within Sizewell C (SZC) for the EPR Programme (EPRP). This role ensures the effective application of the EPRP Manual and the HPC/SZC Collaboration Agreement on behalf of SZC. The postholder will oversee the replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC) and the close collaboration of functions, ensuring that EPRP activities are effectively coordinated to meet SZC's needs.

• PMO
• Digital & IT
• Quality
• Supply Chain
• HR
• Legal

The EPRP Manager will work closely with HPC and SZC leadership teams, particularly those responsible for service provision in the six functional areas, ensuring delivery to safety, quality, time, and cost. The role will act as the ultimate client for SZC regarding the EPRP, managing contract operations, incorporating lessons learned, and ensuring contractual efficiency. The postholder will provide performance reports to the EPRP Board, offering oversight of activities and ensuring value delivery to both projects.

Additionally, the role will focus on identifying opportunities to enhance EPRP collaboration and performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a management role within a complex, regulated organization (nuclear industry experience preferred but not essential).
• Strong programme and contract management expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Effective influencer with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proven leadership experience in a matrixed structure.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience in budget management with a focus on financial stability and objectives.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary (c. £75,000 to £80,000 + 10% bonus) plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working with offices in London or Bristol.
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest and most high-profile energy infrastructure programmes.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to senior stakeholders across the UK EPR fleet.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

Contract Management & Governance

• Manage the EPRP contract on behalf of SZC, ensuring effective replication from HPC and collaboration across projects.
• Manage associated contracts, including the EPRP Programme Manual and HPC/SZC Collaboration Agreement, serving as the SZC subject matter expert.
• Oversee EPRP activities, demonstrating value addition to SZC.
• Lead development of three-year strategic plans and annual operational plans for EPRP.
• Manage Task Orders annually, ensuring budget alignment and financial reconciliation.
• Oversee EPRP budget and resource planning, ensuring appropriate cost allocations and recharge mechanisms.

Performance & Compliance

• Define, implement and run KPIs for EPRP, ensuring SZC meets its contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with EPRP governance, leading key progress forums.
• Maintain processes to ensure EPRP operations align with regulatory and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build and manage effective relationships across SZC, HPC, and EPRP.
• Act as a bridge between EPRP functions, facilitating best practice sharing and organizational learning.

Continuous Improvement & Conflict Resolution

• Identify and drive improvements in EPRP collaboration and performance.
• Support EPRP Heads of Functions in resource allocation between projects.
• Act as an escalation point for conflict resolution, engaging senior leadership when necessary.