Project Manager (Digital & IT)

EDF UK; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Leiston seeks a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of digital and IT systems for the Sizewell C project. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with project goals. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary range of £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, along with flexible hybrid working arrangements and other benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading company pension scheme

Paid holidays

Company incentive bonus plan

Health cover

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering IT and digital projects in large, complex organisations.
• Experience in infrastructure, engineering, energy, or regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2 Practitioner, APM or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional projects that span enterprise IT systems, engineering tools, and construction technologies.
• Ensure digital and IT initiatives are delivered on time and within scope.
• Align projects with business goals.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Experience in regulated sectors

Job description

Opportunity

Are you looking for a career that is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, while being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team, responsible for the successful delivery of digital and IT systems that support the design, construction, and long-term operation of the Sizewell C power station. You will lead cross‑functional projects that span enterprise IT systems, engineering tools, construction technologies, data platforms, and collaboration tools. You will ensure that digital and IT initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with project and business goals.

Skills

• Strong track record of delivering IT and digital projects in large, complex organisations.
• Experience in infrastructure, engineering, energy, or regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2 Practitioner, APM or equivalent).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

If the above sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

Diversity & Inclusion

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome. To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

Benefits

We're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market‑leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Location: Sizewell C (hybrid working arrangements).
Employment type: Permanent full time (part time possible).
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.
Closing date: Friday 24th October 2025.