Project Manager

Sizewell C Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Sizewell C Company is seeking a Project Manager to join the Nuclear Island team, supporting valve-related systems delivery within the NI Auxiliaries Programme. You will lead safe, timely, and successful execution of work packages through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning phases.

In a complex, highly regulated setting, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage key supplier interfaces and ensure delivery against demanding quality, cost and schedule

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude with ability to understand and engage with complex engineering concepts and challenges.
• Background in mechanical, chemical & process engineering for large industrial plants.
• Experience delivering complex engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
• Proven ability to navigate multidisciplinary environments and coordinate activities across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of project management disciplines including cost, schedule, risk, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of valve-related systems and work packages within the Nuclear Island programme.
• Drive project performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost and risk objectives.
• Manage suppliers and contractors through design, procurement, manufacture and installation activities.
• Coordinate complex technical, commercial and programme interfaces across internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, issues and delivery challenges.
• Partner with engineering, quality, construction and commissioning teams to achieve project milestones.
• Promote continuous improvement and application of lessons learned throughout project delivery.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Project Manager - Nuclear Island Auxiliaries (Valves)

Location: London, 2 -3 days a week

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £66,866 - £70,000

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution
• Flexible benefits allowance and wellbeing support

Closing Date: 17th November 2026

Sizewell C's business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and associated infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. As one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects, Sizewell C will play a critical role in delivering secure, low-carbon electricity for generations to come.

Built on the proven design of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C is applying lessons learned and innovative approaches to deliver a safer, more efficient and cost-effective project. Following Financial Completion, Sizewell C is fully funded and backed by HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Nuclear Island team, supporting the delivery of valve-related systems within the NI Auxiliaries Programme. This role is responsible for leading the safe, timely and successful delivery of key work packages through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning phases.

Working within a complex, highly regulated environment, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage critical supplier interfaces and ensure delivery against demanding quality, cost and schedule targets. Your contribution will be vital in supporting the successful construction and commissioning of one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of valve-related systems and work packages within the Nuclear Island programme.
• Drive project performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost and risk objectives.
• Manage suppliers and contractors through design, procurement, manufacture and installation activities.
• Coordinate complex technical, commercial and programme interfaces across internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, issues and delivery challenges.
• Partner with engineering, quality, construction and commissioning teams to achieve project milestones.
• Promote continuous improvement and application of lessons learned throughout project delivery.

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to understand and engage with complex engineering concepts and challenges.
• Background in mechanical, chemical & process engineering for large industrial plants
• Experience delivering complex engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
• Proven ability to navigate multidisciplinary environments and coordinate activities across multiple technical disciplines.
• A strong understanding of project management disciplines, including cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors, and external partners within regulated or technically complex environments.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder interfaces.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Why Join Us?

Play a key role in delivering one of the UK's largest and most significant clean energy projects.

Work on complex Nuclear Island systems at the heart of a new nuclear power station.

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team focused on safety, quality and delivery excellence.

Benefit from a competitive reward package, including bonus and pension.

Access development opportunities within a growing organisation and nationally significant programme.

Help shape the future of low-carbon energy in the UK.

Our Values

• Humility
• Be open to challenge, debate and compromise.
• Recognise the value brought by different cultures, experiences and perspectives.
• Positivity
• Challenge poor quality and performance constructively.
• Encourage innovation and identify practical solutions.
• Respect
• Value the rules, standards and environment in which we operate.
• Give and receive feedback openly and respectfully.
• Solidarity
• Work as one team to achieve shared outcomes.
• Support colleagues and take collective ownership of delivery.
• Clarity
• Communicate clearly and consistently.
• Promote collaboration, alignment and effective decision-making