Head of Civils Works PMO

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Venesky Brown is seeking a Head of Civils Works Project Management Office for the Sizewell C (SZC) project in Suffolk.

The SZC Project aims to be the UK's most advanced nuclear generation asset, with a capacity of 3.2 GW, providing 60 years of electricity and supporting up to 70,000 jobs.

Job Role:

As part of SZC Project Controls, which manages delivery performance information, you will work within a matrix structure reporting to the Head of Programme Controls and the Civils Works Programme Director. Your focus will be on the Civils Works Programme (CWP).

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Implement the Civils Works PMO:

• Define and drive the PMO vision, mission, and operating model, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, time, and cost within the Sizewell PMO framework.
• Lead a capable team with clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
• Build collaborative relationships with the CWA and Project Controls team.

• Report to the Head of Programme Controls and Civils Works Programme Director, contributing to leadership initiatives.
• Translate strategic initiatives into detailed action plans with clear timelines.
• Lead the implementation of procedures and initiatives within the supply chain.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the team, promoting project values and a cost-conscious, continuous improvement culture.
• Manage functional leads in Schedule, Risk, Cost, Change, Reporting & Insights, and Data & IM.
• Anticipate, resolve issues, identify risks, and escalate as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with project team members and stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, and suppliers.
• Represent the project externally, showcasing progress and achievements.
• Oversee Cost, Risk, Schedule, Reporting & Change management within the CWP.

• Establish best practices for digital and data strategy, ensuring data quality and alignment with the Sizewell C Head of Data + IM.
• Develop business requirements for systems and tools supporting the Civils Programme.
• Support the delivery of industry-leading Project Controls.
• Implement integrated project controls, including Schedule, Cost, Risk, Baseline, Change Management, and Reporting.
• Support progress reporting, schedule updates, forecasts, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of performance reports and assurance processes.
• Promote knowledge sharing and sector engagement to position SZC as a project controls exemplar.

• Manage function leads covering cost, schedule, risk, change, reporting, data & IM, and Programme Controls Managers.
• Potentially oversee additional responsibilities as required.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Experience in large, complex infrastructure projects as a Project Controls Director.
• Knowledge of cost control, estimating, scheduling, change, and risk management, with understanding of earned value analysis.
• Proven leadership in a matrix environment, managing senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, presentation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Membership in professional bodies like AACE, PMI, or APM, with relevant certifications.
• Proficiency with reporting software and project controls systems, especially Power BI.
• Understanding of contract types, particularly NEC and FIDIC.
• Experience in the nuclear sector is preferred.

If interested, apply via the provided link or email your CV to [emailprotected].

About Venesky Brown:

Venesky Brown is a UK-based recruitment agency specializing in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT & Digital, and Professional Services, established in 2005. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, proven results, and supporting major UK projects and government frameworks.