Project Manager (Balance of Plant)

Sizewell C Ltd; Patchway; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking a Project Manager for the Balance of Plant delivery programme. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects, ensuring safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery. Ideal candidates should have a background in engineering and strong project management skills. This position offers a dynamic environment with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience in project management or project engineering across the full lifecycle.
• Strong grasp of major project complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve seamless delivery.
• Own budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage complex interfaces.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering

Risk Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, process, systems, or civil)

Job description

Overview

Location: Bristol or London (3 days a week, hybrid working arrangements). Employment basis: Permanent and full-time. You’ll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require, typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project. Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits. Closing date: Tuesday 14th October 2025.

Join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the UK’s most exciting and largest megaprojects. Sizewell C is the UK’s next nuclear power new build project, following the success of Hinkley Point C. The project has planning approval and has started construction, with Financial Investment Decision (FID) secured, guaranteeing delivery of the full project lifespan. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years and support the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 goals.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join the Balance of Plant (BOP) delivery programme. The Conventional Islands – Balance of Plant (CI-BOP) programs oversee all activities related to engineering contracts up to £100m, securing resources that meet business and technical requirements, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, and within budget. The CI-BOP Programme is divided into three sub-programmes: CI, HSK (Heat Sink), and BOP. You will work closely with the Sizewell C supply chain team, the Responsible Designer (RD), the Sizewell C quality team, and suppliers to prepare for and execute the delivery phase. The Project Manager will focus on the Conventional Islands – Balance of Plant (BOP) delivery programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve seamless delivery from engineering through commissioning.
• Own budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage complex interfaces.
• Apply technical leadership to uphold high standards of execution and compliance.

About You

You’re an experienced Project Professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects from concept to completion. You bring a blend of technical know-how and strategic insight across key areas:

• Engineering & Project Lifecycle – Leading projects from design to commissioning.
• Commercial Expertise – Managing high-value contracts, controlling costs, and resolving claims.
• Risk & Quality Management – Ensuring operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

What sets you apart is the ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable strategies, build trust, engage stakeholders, and motivate teams to deliver outstanding results.

Qualifications & Skills

• Background in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, or civil engineering within large-scale industrial plant environments.
• Proven success coordinating multi-disciplinary design and procurement activities, driving teams to meet key deadlines.
• Strong grasp of major project complexities, particularly with interfaces between different scope areas.
• Experience in project management or project engineering across the full lifecycle from concept to handover.
• Confident communicator with client-facing and contractor-facing experience.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.

This isn’t just a job; it’s your chance to be part of history. As a Project Manager at Sizewell C, you’ll help shape the UK’s clean energy future while advancing your career in a dynamic sector. A full job description is available upon request. This role is within a government-funded project, and we comply with UK right-to-work legislation. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support with immigration. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome all suitably qualified candidates who meet this requirement.

EEO notice: We are committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirement.