Systems Lead

Wilson James; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodge allowance

8.65% bonus

25 days annual leave + BHs

Life assurance

Pension 5% employer contribution

Company sick pay

Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing focus and career progression

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Wilson James is seeking a Systems Lead for the Sizewell C project. You will own mobilisation, delivery management and planning systems, aligning live logistics with digital solutions to support safe and efficient site operations.

Key responsibilities include driving continuous system improvements, interfacing with stakeholders, and ensuring robust data analytics and BI capabilities to inform decisions throughout mobilisation and operations.

Qualifications

• Delivery-focused mindset with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Construction/logistics operations knowledge is essential.
• Strong data analytics and data management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication of complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation, operational ownership and continuous improvement of delivery management, logistics and planning systems.
• Bridge live logistics operations with digital systems delivery and client-facing service.
• Ensure systems enable safe, compliant and efficient site logistics from mobilisation to business-as-usual operations.

Skills

Delivery mindset

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Data management

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

Power BI

Splunk

DOMO

Excel

MS Project

Access

Job description

Do you want to work for a business who genuinely values and empowers its employees?

Do you want to work for business that is committed to your development, progression and well-being?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Systems Lead at Sizewell C.

The Systems Lead is accountable for the mobilisation, operational ownership, and continuous improvement of delivery management, logistics, and planning systems supporting the Wilson James Lead Logistics Partnership at Sizewell C. The role sits at the intersection of live logistics operations, digital systems delivery, and client-facing service, ensuring that systems actively enable safe, compliant, and efficient site logistics from mobilisation through to business-as-usual operations.

What we can offer you:

• Salary starting from £75,000 (depending on experience).
• 8.65% bonus.
• Travel and lodge allowance.
• Working Monday - Friday
• Annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution.
• Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service.
• As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

What do we need from you:

• Delivery-focused mindset with the ability to influence disparate stakeholders.
• Construction Logistics Expertise: Strong background in logistics operations, providing valuable insights into operational requirements.
• Strong data analytics, and data management, inquisitive with an ability to identify patterns and constraints.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical senior audiences.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent IT skills with a working knowledge of all MS Office packages. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence Analytics Tools (Power BI/Splunk/DOMO).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels.
• CITB HS&E Managers and Professionals certificate (MAPS) - must be obtained before the start date.

Desirable

• A Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Site Specific Information

• You must be able to provide a 3-year work/ unemployment/ education history required for vetting process in line with SZC protocols.
• You must be able to obtain the SZC pass.

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications