Site Delivery Lead (Civils) - Construction Director Level

Sizewell C Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy project is seeking a Site Delivery Lead for a critical role in delivering one of Europe's largest low-carbon energy developments. This role involves overseeing civils packages, engaging with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project success in a regulated environment. Applicants should possess deep civils experience and a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. You'll join a pivotal project, committed to innovation and safety, with an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

10% bonus

£6,900 car allowance

Contributory pension up to 7.5% employee/15% employer

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Deep experience in heavy civils, major infrastructure, or tunnelling.
• Proven delivery in a Tier 1 contractor environment.
• Strong track record in project lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team for successful civils delivery.
• Oversee Principal Contractor duties under regulations.
• Drive delivery performance against key metrics.

Skills

Heavy civils experience

Team management

Concrete structures expertise

Influencing skills

Problem-solving mindset

Risk management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

NEC/FIDIC contract management

Estimating and scheduling tools

Job description

Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Site Delivery Lead (Heavy Civils) - Construction Director Level

Location: Leiston, Suffolk – 5 days a week onsite, with travel to other locations.

Salary: Senior Lead – competitive, dependent on experience.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time.

Benefits: 10% bonus, £6,900 car allowance, contributory pension up to 7.5% employee/15% employer, private healthcare, flexible benefits fund.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a seasoned Site Delivery Lead – Civils to join the Sizewell C project, supporting the delivery of one of Europe’s largest low‑carbon energy developments. This high‑impact role leads a major section of the site delivery footprint, encompassing heavy civils, concrete structures, marine works and complex infrastructure packages. You will work client‑side within the Principal Contractor framework, providing leadership across capital works and civils delivery, ensuring safe, efficient progress on a scale rarely seen in the UK construction landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a team of senior managers responsible for the successful delivery of civils packages on site.
• Oversee Principal Contractor duties in line with CDM regulations and SZC’s safety culture.
• Manage cross‑programme and alliance interfaces – including MEH and Civils alliances.
• Drive delivery performance against key metrics – safety, schedule, budget, and scope.
• Ensure integration of all site‑based activities and interface management with key delivery functions.
• Own the programme execution strategy for your area, working in alignment with the overall infrastructure delivery roadmap.
• Influence and lead matrix teams including quality, safety, and technical assurance functions.
• Escalate and resolve risks, resource challenges and delivery blockers.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep experience in heavy civils, major infrastructure, marine civils, or tunnelling – ideally on mega projects.
• Proven delivery in a Tier 1 contractor environment or client‑side programme leadership role.
• Hands‑on experience with reinforced concrete structures, high‑integrity formwork, deep foundations, or large‑scale earthworks.
• Strong track record in managing multi‑disciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Ability to lead NEC/FIDIC contract delivery and manage complex commercial interfaces.
• Experience working in regulated or high‑hazard environments, ideally nuclear or comparable.
• Professional qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (CEng / Fellow preferred).
• A collaborative, solution‑driven mindset with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and advisors on large, regulated projects.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills.
• Detailed understanding of EPR design and nuclear quality assurance.
• Knowledge of APM Body of Knowledge and Prince2 project management principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering / Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow (ICE, IStructE, CIOB) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through full lifecycle from concept to handover.

Why Join Us?

This is a pivotal role in the success of Sizewell C. You’ll be joining the project at a critical stage, with the opportunity to grow alongside it. As a Site Delivery Leader, you will guide and inspire teams to deliver excellence, innovation, and safety on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.

Be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and help deliver a project that will power millions of homes for generations.

Additional Information

Sizewell C is an exciting and large new megaproject in the UK, set to be one of the largest power stations to operate in the country. The 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station will generate low‑carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs.

Our vision is to lead the way in nuclear. We are committed to diversity and require the right to work in the UK. Those already holding the right to work are encouraged to apply; sponsorship may be explored where possible.

To be appointed to this role, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will ordinarily require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

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