Programme Engineering Manager

Sizewell C Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Bonus up to 10%

Pension up to 15% employer

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Limited is seeking a Programme Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing engineering team and bridge the Technical Directorate with delivery programmes. The role emphasises embedding a culture rooted in nuclear safety and delivering complex projects on time.

You will shape strategy, drive performance and collaborate with executive leadership to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery across programs. Hybrid work with site travel is expected.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in engineering management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Highly effective negotiator with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Passion for delivering high-quality solutions in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse teams.
• Expertise in design processes and technical design systems.
• Experience in complex, high-safety regulatory environments.
• French language speaking would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary engineering team drawn from the Technical Directorate, Delivery Programmes and Nuclear Services.
• Provide visible, proactive leadership to enable teams to deliver against demanding project objectives.
• Lead by example, reinforce project behaviours and create an environment of accountability, collaboration and excellence.
• Ensure seamless integration between the Technical Directorate and delivery programmes.

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Design processes

Nuclear safety

Engineering systems

French language

Education

Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Bristol, GB, BS32 4TP London, GB, EC2R 7BP

Programme Engineering Manager

Programme Engineering Manager

Location: Based in Bristol, 3-2 days minimum per week - can be flexible - travel to other sites may be required

Contract : Permanent, full-time.

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus.
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including.

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We’re looking for a senior culture specialist who can help shape the organisation we want to become.

This role sits at the heart of our HR function and focuses on creating a company-wide culture that is inclusive, high performing and firmly rooted in nuclear safety. You’ll work closely with the Executive Team, Corporate Strategy, Maturity colleagues and the wider HR community to lead cultural transformation, develop our new employee value proposition, and embed the behaviours that will carry us through decades of delivery.

About the Role

As the Programme Engineering Manager for one of the associated programs, you’ll be the crucial connection between the Sizewell C Technical Directorate and our delivery programmes. You’ll be embedded within your programme, ensuring the seamless integration of technical expertise to meet objectives and priorities.

In this role you will:

Lead and co‑coordinate a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary engineering team drawn from the Technical Directorate, Delivery Programmes and Nuclear Services. As a PEM you'll have responsibility for managing direct reports, with a growing team engineers within the Technical Directorate.

Provide visible, proactive leadership to the multi‑disciplinary team, offering clear direction, expert guidance and timely support to enable individuals and teams to deliver against demanding project objectives.

Lead by example setting and reinforcing the expected project behaviours, culture, and standards and creating an environment where accountability, collaboration and excellence are the norm.

Qualifications & Skills:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and adaptability in complex environments:

• A degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in engineeringmanagement within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Highly effective negotiator, skilled in reaching counsel and consensus with senior stakeholders across the business.
• A passion for delivering high-quality solutions in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse teams.
• Expertise in design processes and technical design systems.
• Experience in complex, high-safety regulatory environments.
• Skilled in engineering systems, documentation, and nuclear specifications (e.g., BTR, BTS).
• French language speaking would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

• A major infrastructure project with national impact
• Hybrid working with flexibility built in
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Behavioural Competences

Humility

• Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
• Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Positivity

• Positively challenge poor quality and performance
• Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
• Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward

Respect

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Give and receive feedback with respect
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas

  Clarity

  • Communicate clearly and consistently
  • Promote collaboration and team alignment
  • Drive simplification at all levels