Programme Engineering Manager

Sizewell C; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days + 2

Up to 10% bonus

Pension contributions up to 7.5%

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C in Bristol is seeking a Programme Engineering Manager to connect the Technical Directorate with delivery programmes, embedding technical expertise to meet objectives.

As PEM, you will lead a growing engineering team, provide clear direction and uphold rigorous standards to deliver on demanding project milestones within a high-safety environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in engineering management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Highly effective negotiator, skilled in reaching consensus with senior stakeholders.
• 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 coordinate a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering team drawn from the Technical Directorate, Delivery Programmes and Nuclear Services.
• Provide visible, proactive leadership to enable individuals and teams to deliver against demanding project objectives.
• Lead by example, setting and reinforcing project behaviours, culture and standards.

Skills

Engineering management

Stakeholder negotiation

Team leadership

Delivery in high-safety environments

Design processes

Engineering systems

Nuclear specifications

French language

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 dependant on experience, plus benefits

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 ordinate 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:

• 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

  Solidarity

  • One team, working closely together and helping each other
  • Empowered teams always looking forward.
  • Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes

  Clarity

  • Communicate clearly and consistently
  • Promote collaboration and team alignment
  • Clearer and faster decision making
  • Drive simplification at all levels