Plant Computing Lead

Sizewell C Ltd; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nuclear power company in Leiston is seeking a Plant Computing Lead to oversee the development and management of plant computing systems for a new power station. This significant role includes building a team and ensuring systems are operationally ready for safe electricity generation. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial controls, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of regulatory standards. An exciting opportunity to shape the future of clean energy in the UK.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing with service

Up to 5% annual bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Confident technical leader in industrial control/computing systems.
• Track record of leading teams in complex environments.
• Experience in commissioning and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of plant computing capability.
• Build and manage the Plant Computing team.
• Define and deliver plant computing strategy.

Skills

Experience with industrial control systems

Strong leadership and team management

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Understanding of nuclear safety culture

Education

HNC or degree in relevant engineering/scientific discipline

Job description

Plant Computing Lead Pre-Operations | Sizewell C

Location – Full time presence required: London, Leiston (Suffolk) or Ipswich (Suffolk).

Sizewell C is building the next generation of nuclear power in the UK. As we move through construction and towards commissioning and operations, we are creating the organisation that will run the plant safely and reliably for decades to come.

We are now looking for a Plant Computing Lead to play a central role in that journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape how plant computing is set up, led and embedded in a brand new nuclear power station, from pre-operations through to live operations.

Contract: Permanent, full-time. Salary: c£70k depending on experience.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits.
• Closing Date: Monday 12th January 2026

Reporting to the Engineering Programme Manager within Pre-Operations, you will lead the development of plant computing capability for Sizewell C. This includes building and leading the plant computing team, defining strategy, processes and standards, and ensuring systems are ready to support safe, efficient operation of the station. You will work closely with Instrumentation and Control, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Commissioning teams, representing the needs of the future operator and bringing operational thinking into every stage of delivery. This role sits at the heart of the project and will influence how plant computing maintenance, reliability and obsolescence management are planned and delivered for years to come.

What you will be doing

• Building and leading the Plant Computing team through construction, commissioning and into operations.
• Defining and delivering the plant computing strategy in an industrial control system environment.
• Integrating with I&C systems, control rooms, safety related systems and simulators.
• Working alongside commissioning teams to bring the plant safely into service.
• Developing plant computing processes aligned to regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Acting as owner and customer for digital and IT tools used by the operational station.
• Developing maintenance schedules, managing budgets and controlling plant computing risks.
• Learning from and aligning with proven approaches used at Hinkley Point C.
• Representing the future operator in project forums and decision making.
• Leading by example and modelling the highest standards of nuclear professionalism.

Who we are looking for

You will be a confident technical leader with a strong background in industrial control or computing systems, ideally within a regulated or high hazard environment. You will bring:

• An HNC or degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, including hardware, software, signal processing and logic diagrams.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture, regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Experience of commissioning and operational environments, ideally on a nuclear site.
• Experience using asset management systems and data reporting tools.
• A track record of leading, developing and motivating teams in complex, high pressure settings.
• The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.

Why join Sizewell C

You will be part of a nationally significant project with long term impact. You will have the chance to shape how a nuclear power station operates from day one, supported by experienced engineers, strong governance and access to world class training and expertise.

If you are excited by the idea of building something that will last, leading people through change, and putting your mark on the future of plant computing at Sizewell C, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of shaping the future of clean energy in the UK.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset.

When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low‑carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs.

Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home‑grown energy, energy price stability and ultra‑low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long‑lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally.

We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast‑moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators.

When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive – this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.

Sizewell C encourages and embraces diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. While sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF’s employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.