Procurement Lead — Nuclear Construction Program

Sizewell C Company; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Company is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for the Civil Works Alliance, supporting the Sizewell C project. You will drive best-in-class procurement strategies, engage with suppliers, and ensure governance and nuclear compliance throughout the process.

You will manage a team of procurement professionals, deliver robust procurement plans, and foster local SME engagement while maintaining a relentless focus on value, risk management and zero harm.

Qualifications

• Legal and contracting knowledge relevant to large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to manage risks and opportunities across procurement activities.
• Understanding of supply chain planning and logistics in construction.
• Knowledge of nuclear culture and related safety and governance aspects.
• Strong commercial and business acumen for value delivery.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategy as directed by senior management.
• Deliver project procurement objectives and requirements.
• Support tendering, market analysis, and supplier selection.
• Provide market intelligence and cost advice to the project.
• Lead a team of procurement professionals and drive development.
• Ensure procurement of subcontractors, materials, and services per strategy.
• Develop supplier databases and monitor engagement and bid support.
• Monitor markets and propose alternative strategies to maximise value.
• Provide management information and reports as required.
• Develop Local Sustainable Procurement Plan with experts.

Skills

Legal & contracting law

Risk & opportunity management

Supply chain planning

Product knowledge

Project management

Nuclear culture / behaviours

Commercial & business acumen

Education

Diploma Level 4 / HNC in Building Studies

Degree qualification

MCIPS or CIOB/RICS chartership

Job description

Sizewell C Company is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for the Civil Works Alliance, supporting the Sizewell C project. You will drive best-in-class procurement strategies, engage with suppliers, and ensure governance and nuclear compliance throughout the process.

You will manage a team of procurement professionals, deliver robust procurement plans, and foster local SME engagement while maintaining a relentless focus on value, risk management and zero harm.