Project Manager - Enabling & Earthworks - Sizewell C - Suffolk Site based

Balfour Beatty Investments - North America; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Up to 40% remote

25 days leave

Pension

Share incentive

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is recruiting for a Site-based Project Manager to lead the R-Fills scope on the Sizewell C Enabling and Earthworks package. You will plan, coordinate and deliver earthworks and material reuse activities in line with programme objectives, safety standards and project milestones.

You'll work with construction, engineering, environmental and commercial teams across a major infrastructure programme in the UK, applying your experience on large-scale projects and your

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Project Management certification desirable (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• CSCS card (relevant level).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the R-Fills scope within the Enabling and Earthworks section.
• Oversee site operations related to bulk earthworks, material handling and reuse strategies.
• Ensure work complies with technical specifications, drawings and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and implement recovery plans where required.

Skills

Project management

Earthworks

Bulk excavation

Site coordination

Regulatory understanding

Education

Civil Engineering degree

PRINCE2 or PMP

CSCS card

Job description

About the role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low‑carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of R-Fills scope within the Enabling and Earthworks section of the CWA at Sizewell C (SZC). This includes planning, coordination, and execution of earthworks and material reuse activities in line with project objectives, safety standards, and programme requirements.

The role is site-based and requires strong collaboration with construction, engineering, environmental, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the delivery of the R-Fills scope, ensuring alignment with programme milestones and cost targets
• Oversee site operations related to bulk earthworks, material handling, and reuse strategies
• Ensure work is executed in compliance with technical specifications, drawings, and quality standards
• Monitor progress and implement recovery plans where required

Who we're looking for

Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in major infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Strong background in earthworks, bulk excavation, or material reuse (R-Fills experience desirable)
• Experience working on large-scale, complex, and highly regulated construction sites
• Familiarity with UK construction standards and practices (SZC/HPC experience advantageous)

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable
• CSCS card (relevant level)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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