Project Manager- Marine and Tunnelling

Sizewell C; London; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company committed to a sustainable future as a Project Manager for Marine and Tunnelling. You will lead critical infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and safety while managing a diverse team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the UK's energy landscape, with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a substantial salary and flexible working arrangements, while contributing to a project that aims for Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 28 days

Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus

Flexible Working

Pension Contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction activities.
• Degree-qualified and/or Chartered in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Tunnelling and Marine sub-programme.
• Coordinate internal and external interfaces.
• Drive safe, on-time, and budget-compliant contract delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Health & Safety

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered in Construction Management

Tools

Asite

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Primary Contractual Location: 25 Copthall Avenue
• Term of Employment: Permanent

Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Job Title: Project Manager- Marine and Tunnelling

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: London: Minimum 3 days a week in the office or Avonmouth office (with occasional travel to Suffolk ). Please note that this role will eventually become site based, with offices located in Ipswich, Suffolk in 2026*

Salary: From £78,949 depending on experience, plus bonus and other benefits

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Flexible Working: Options for flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and the business.
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution /15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including health, financial wellbeing, and lifestyle choices.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free support on a wide range of work/life issue.

Why Join Sizewell C?

Sizewell C is more than just a project; it's a commitment to a sustainable future. By joining us, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment and funding to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

As a Project Manager- Marine and Tunnelling,you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of nuclear energy in the UK. You'll work on a project that is critical to the nation's energy infrastructure, with the chance to make a real impact. Your role will involve working with cutting-edge technology and leading a team of experts to deliver high-quality results. If you have a passion for project management and a drive to succeed, this is the perfect role for you.

About the Role:

Are you ready to lead and innovate in one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects? As a Project Manager for Main Civil Works at Sizewell C, you will play a crucial role in driving the delivery of civil engineering work and managing key contracts. Your mission will be to advance engineering, ensure quality, and support the delivery programme for Sizewell C, contributing to the nation's sustainable energy future.

In this scope you’ll be responsible for delivering the Tunnelling and Marine sub programme including offshore shafts, head structures, intake and outfall tunnels for the nuclear plant cooling systems.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering major and complex infrastructure projects. Ideally, you will come from a Civil Engineering, Tunnelling, Marine, or Construction background.

What we’re looking for:

Project & Construction Management:

Proven experience managing construction activities with a strong grasp of project management principles.

Full Project Lifecycle Delivery:

Successful track record delivering major projects from concept to handover in complex, safety-critical environments.

Multidisciplinary Coordination:

Ability to lead and align cross-functional design and procurement teams to meet key milestones.

Technical Expertise:

Background in mining, marine or civil engineering or Project Management within large-scale industrial settings.

Strong Interpersonal & Analytical Skills:

Excellent communicator and problem-solver, able to collaborate across diverse teams and disciplines.

Health & Safety Leadership:

Demonstrated commitment to safety, with hands-on experience managing HSE on engineering or construction projects.

Project Controls:

Skilled in quality assurance, cost control, and planning, with a focus on timely, high-standard delivery.

Qualifications:

Degree-qualified and/or Chartered in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Construction Management (or related field).

Personal Attributes:

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Adaptable, solution-focused, and quality-driven.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximise replication from HPC and support contract readiness
• Support and challenge the progression of Target Outturn Costs (TOCs) by the Civil Works Alliance ,
• Coordinate internal and external interfaces to ensure cohesive design and delivery
• Sponsor procurement for designated sub contracts being delivered through the Civils Works Alliance (CWA)
• Promote continuous learning through lessons-learned and knowledge capture
• Define and manage work scopes and interfaces across the SZC programme
• Drive safe, on-time, and budget-compliant contract delivery by the CWA
• Provide surveillance and identification of mitigations to support that the contractual obligations are met
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on manufacturing and construction contracts

Preferred Tools & Methodologies:

• Asite, Teamcenter, or similar.
• Microsoft Office – especially Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2, PMBOK, or Agile frameworks.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a transformative project, apply now to join the Sizewell C team. Together, we can build a sustainable future.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.

The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

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