Project Manager - Logistics & Services - Sizewell - Suffolk Leiston & Ipswich based

Balfour Beatty; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Company is seeking a Project Manager for Logistics & Services in the Leiston area to support the Civil Works Alliance (CWA). You will oversee backfill mixing plants, manage NEC4 contracts, and coordinate between design teams, subcontractors and the client to deliver civil works on schedule and within budget.

The role focuses on delivering concrete batching plants, material handling, stockpiling and site enablement works, with opportunities to move into new contracts within the CWA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field.
• CSCS card holder preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Manage backfill (stabilized fill) mixing plants and oversee full lifecycle of the project from technical to delivery.
• Lead on NEC4 contract management, temporary works and platform operational requirements.
• Coordinate design teams, mobilize subcontractors on site and ensure delivery to programme and budget.
• Define logistics arrangements from delivery points to blending plants and manage stockpile strategy.
• Progress to manage new contracts within the CWA teams as the project evolves.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 ECC

Earthworks & civil works

CDM2015 Regulations

Stakeholder management

Autonomous decision making

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master Civil Engineering

CSCS card

Tools

CEMAR

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Logistics & Services - Sizewell - Suffolk Leiston & Ipswich based Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.This role will be within theLogistics & Services Section.

What will you do?

The scope of the Plant and Logistic function is the integrated support of CWA Delivery Teams. It includes but it is not limited to the planning, design, execution and seamless integration, including the management, of concrete batching plants, mixing plants for stabilized soils, storage buildings, warehouses, material conveyors, laboratory and office buildings, workshops, stores and reinforcement cut&bend and prefabrication facilities. Once constructed and operational, these infrastructures will underpin the delivery of the civil works at SZC.

The position advertised is for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the backfill (stabilized fill) mixing plants. The tasks includes the full life cycle of a project: technical, delivery and strategic support to the Procurement and Commercial function in all phases of the tender process; the management of the NEC4 contract; definition of temporary works requirements and platform operational requirements, managing the
design team, mobilizing the subcontractor on site, ensure works are delivered as per programme etc. Additionally, the Project Manager is responsible for the definition of the logistics arrangements from point of delivery to the blending plants and of the materials stockpiling strategy. As the works progress and this contract reaches completion, the Project Manager will be assigned to manage new Contracts within the same or another CWA team, supporting the ongoing delivery phase of the project.

The role involves contract management, coordination between multiple CWA subcontractors, internal project resources, and the Principal Contractor/Client team to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with SZC’s environmental, quality, and safety standards. This position is suited to an individual
with proven experience managing multiple Subcontractors and stakeholders on large-scale, complex projects who can confidently oversee civil engineering activities and has relevant experience in earthworks, site enabling works and RC works. Experience in the concrete, stabilized fills or earth moving industries is considered a plus.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• In-depth knowledge in the management of NEC3 / NEC4 ECC contracts, cost and EVM systems (e.g. CEMAR).
• Well versed in design and delivery of earthworks and civil works
• Clear understanding of CDM2015 Regulations, PC and Contractor duties
• Deadline-focused outputs
• Able to take decisions in autonomy
• Express and maintain a best for project approach
• Ability to manage large numbers of stakeholders
• Interpersonal, communications and facilitation skills
• Coaching and training skills

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering)
• CSCS card
• Experience in managing projects in construction engineering or earthworks on complex large infrastructure
• Experience in projects and programmes of works working for leading international Tier 1 contractors

Desirable

• Previous experience in the nuclear industry
• Experience in design and execution of concrete batching plants, material handling conveyors.
• Member of a professional body such as APM, PMI or similar
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience
• SMSTS qualification

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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