Plant Manager - Sizewell C - Plant & Logistics - Sizewell C site based - Leiston

Balfour Beatty; Leiston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an operational manager for the Sizewell C nuclear power project in Suffolk. This role involves leading daily operations, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance and performance. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and strong leadership skills. Benefits include flexible working and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension plans

Share plans

Qualifications

• Background in Plant & Logistics and operational management.
• Commercially astute and understanding of compliance.
• Chartered status or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the MSD and interface with supply chain partners.
• Focus on performance, compliance, and innovation.
• Regulate plant hire volumes to maximize equipment utilization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Customer-focused

Education

Engineering degree

Building degree

Job description

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About the role

SZC is owned by EDF and HMG, with investments through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. The project involves designing, financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and decommissioning the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, including related infrastructure like hydrogen, direct air capture, and desalination activities. The current focus is on securing funding, completing core supply chain contracts, and obtaining necessary permits and licenses.

Previously part of EDF's Nuclear Development division, SZC is transitioning to independent operation, capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant from investment to decommissioning. The project replicates Hinkley Point C's technical and commercial framework, with EDF as a key nuclear capability provider.

Key stakeholders include the UK Government, regulators, EDF, investors, and local communities.

What you'll be doing

Manage daily activities of the MSD, acting as the main interface and collaborating with supply chain partners, CWA Plant, and other teams. Focus on delivering value, managing performance and compliance, and fostering innovation. Regulate alliance partner plant hire volumes to maximize CWA equipment utilization.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Background in Plant & Logistics, operational management, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Commercially astute and disciplined in compliance and performance management.
• Basic legal and contract law understanding is desirable.
• Customer-focused, driven, and self-motivated.

Desirable

• Experience with M&E and nuclear classified buildings.
• Temporary works experience and knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Engineering or Building degree.
• Desirable: Chartered status or working towards it.

Why work for us

We deliver impactful projects that support national economies and communities, offering a range of benefits including flexible working, generous leave, pension, share plans, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects team delivers complex infrastructure projects like HS2 and Hinkley Point C, using innovative technology for sustainable solutions.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, actively promoting an inclusive culture through various initiatives and memberships, and are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. For more, visit our website.