Project Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B Utilities is seeking a Project Manager to lead the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover of the Foul Treatment Plant and Potable Water Plant at Sizewell C. The role demands coordinating engineering consultants, contractors and regulators in a highly regulated nuclear environment to ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance.

The successful candidate will drive delivery, manage budgets, timelines and governance updates for senior stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience within utilities, water, infrastructure, energy or major construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage design-and-build projects from concept through commissioning and handover (£10m+).
• APM/PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification with professional membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major water treatment infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks and commercial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Education

APM

PRINCE2

Chartered status

Job description

Location: On site / Sizewell, Leiston, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Competitive salary

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

CLOSING DATE: 23 RD SEPTEMBER 2026

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover of the Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and Potable Water Plant (PWP) at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

Working within a highly regulated environment, the Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering consultants, construction contractors, commissioning specialists, supply chain partners, regulators, environmental stakeholders and client representatives. The role is critical in ensuring the facility is delivered to support site operations while meeting the stringent safety, quality and environmental expectations associated with a UK nuclear licensed site.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties but is not limited to

• Leading the delivery of major water treatment infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, risks and commercial performance.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear, environmental, quality and health & safety requirements.
• Overseeing design development, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Producing project reports, forecasts and governance updates for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the achievement of critical programme milestones across the wider Sizewell C project.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes

• Experience: Minimum 5 years' project management experience within utilities, water, infrastructure, energy or major construction projects.
• Project Delivery: Proven track record of delivering design-and-build projects valued at £10m+ through to commissioning and handover.
• Qualifications: APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• Professional Membership: Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with a recognised professional institution.
• Health & Safety: IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Leadership: Strong stakeholder management, communication and team leadership skills.
• Desirable: Nuclear industry experience, wastewater treatment experience, or experience working on major regulated infrastructure programmes.

What we do

S&B Utilities is committed to providing reliable and efficient mechanical and electrical services to our community. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our expertise spans all aspects of water treatment, from clean to wastewater, ensuring your systems run smoothly and efficiently.

We also offer comprehensive civil engineering services, including:

MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation)

Our devoted team is focused on providing exceptional solutions customised to fit our clients requirements. Here at S&B Utilities, our main priorities are excellence and reliability.

Joining S&B Utilities means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and professional development.