Operations Director - Nuclear New Build

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the UK's energy future as an Operations Director for a groundbreaking nuclear project. You'll lead a diverse team in delivering a 3.2-gigawatt power station, ensuring safety, sustainability, and compliance while fostering an inclusive work environment. This role offers a unique chance to impact millions of homes through clean electricity, all while developing your career in a dynamic and innovative setting. If you're ready to make a difference and drive strategic initiatives in a historic project, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project delivery within the power sector.
• Deep expertise in property or infrastructure project management.
• Strong commercial and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key assignments and provide strategic direction.
• Manage client relationships and oversee budgets.
• Mentor and develop your team, fostering knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Health and Safety Regulations

Leadership

Financial Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent

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Operations Director - Nuclear New Build, London

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Client:

Mace

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consulting business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Are you looking for a rewarding career at the cutting edge of project development where you can make a real difference? Join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the UK's most exciting and largest megaprojects. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in the UK’s energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved from the start of such a historic project. Current work focuses on enabling site readiness, including roads, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and modular and industrial facilities.

Our values shape our approach and define the people we seek:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

You will be an advocate of Mace's safety value, leading and maintaining high standards in safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance.

You will have advanced expertise in local health and safety regulations relevant to the project portfolio.

You will promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, prioritizing the wellbeing of your team.

You will lead key assignments and business areas, providing strategic direction and overseeing delivery aligned with our goals.

You will act as the primary contact for Mace's executive engagement and ensure effective governance to meet strategic priorities.

You will manage client relationships, including prospecting and lead generation.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

You will oversee budgets and ensure operations are financially and ethically sound, compliant with all laws.

You will influence long-term strategy development for your function or Business Unit, fostering sustainability.

You will aim to make a positive impact on our people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to Mace's values.

Create opportunities for our people to excel:

You will mentor, coach, and develop your team, fostering knowledge sharing.

You will network, innovate, and stay informed about best practices, utilizing Mace's resources and knowledge hubs.

You will leverage your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and support career development, retention, and mobility.

You’ll also have:

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent professional body.

Extensive experience in project delivery within the power sector.

Deep expertise in property or infrastructure project management.

Strong commercial and financial skills.

Leadership experience managing large, diverse teams.

Experience working with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability issues influence project planning.

Mace values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet all criteria, consider applying for this or other roles. We also support flexible, part-time, and hybrid working arrangements where suitable.