Project Manager- E&E

Bouygues Travaux Publics; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in civil engineering is seeking a Project Manager to oversee critical works on the Sizewell C nuclear power station in the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale civil engineering projects and a strong background in construction environments. Responsibilities include leading teams, ensuring safety and quality across rigorous KPIs, and fostering stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence significant infrastructure developments in a major energy project.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale heavy civil engineering projects is essential.
• Knowledge of live construction environments, ideally in the nuclear sector.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery against programme and budget.
• Manage multi-discipline teams and resource allocation.
• Set KPIs for project performance and drive progress.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Health and Safety leadership

Team motivation

Education

SMSTS certification

Valid CSCS card

Chartered or professional accreditation (ICE, IHT, CMI)

Job description

Overview

Bouygues Travaux Publics, specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, is a world leader in land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. We are hiring a Project Manager to lead critical works on Sizewell C, a 3.2 GW nuclear power station delivering low-carbon electricity for decades. This is a leadership role within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) delivering heavy civils-focused works in the Suffolk project area, including earthworks, platform installation, drainage, FRC slabs, water management, and infrastructure installation on a live construction site. You will balance day-to-day delivery with long-term strategic thinking, drive safety, productivity, quality, and team development, and solve problems hands-on in one of the UK’s most exciting construction programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of assigned construction portions to programme and budget.
• Managing teams across multiple disciplines, ensuring resources are aligned with programme and safety priorities.
• Setting clear KPIs across HSE, quality, productivity, and cost performance, and driving progress against these targets.
• Delivering technical excellence in heavy civils, including platform construction, earthworks, drainage, sheet piling, and reinforced concrete works.
• Supporting collaborative engagement with internal and external stakeholders — including the client and partner organisations.
• Taking ownership of operational challenges, championing continuous improvement, and coaching junior staff for long-term development.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory consents, environmental permits and nuclear safety protocols.
• Leading risk reviews, cost control meetings, and driving mitigation strategies for both commercial and delivery risks.

What We’re Looking For

Essential experience and competencies:

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale heavy civil engineering packages on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of live construction environments, ideally in nuclear, marine, rail, or similar regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate large, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Strategic approach to planning, risk management, productivity analysis, and commercial performance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• SMSTS certified, with a valid CSCS card and UK driving licence.
• High standards in health, safety, and environmental leadership.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a major alliance or joint venture delivery model.
• Chartered or professionally accredited (ICE, IHT, CMI, etc.).
• Formal leadership training or qualifications (e.g. ILM).
• Experience supporting and responding to regulatory audits (e.g. ONR).
• A strong record of developing emerging talent and mentoring junior staff.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape and lead major works on a project of national significance. You’ll be joining a highly motivated team with the tools, backing, and ambition to make a lasting impact.

Click the link below to apply and help us build the UK’s energy future.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction

Location: Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom