Job Description

Rail Project Manager 1372GRE

Based in our Suffolk with hybrid working available

PAYE 480 or Umbrella 668

Sizewell 'C' (SZC) is a vital part of the UK's future energy strategy. As the second of the UK's next generation of Nuclear power stations, SZC is both of high profile and high complexity. Its delivery will be reliant not only on innovative engineering and construction but also on the strongest of Leadership qualities amongst its Project Managers.



This role will provide leadership to ensure the effective delivery of one or more of the projects in the rail scope as part of the overarching Civils Programme of SZC- Associated Developments, whilst recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider Project. The Project Manager role is to develop and deliver the Implementation plan for safely delivering allocated project(s) in the rail scope to cost, schedule and quality within the agreed constraints.



The AD4 Rail Projects comprise the following principal elements:


Upgrade of the Saxmundham to Leiston (SIZ) branch line and its junction with the East Suffolk (ESK) line Construction of a new, temporary, railhead in the Ancillary Construction Area (ACA) Construction of a new, temporary, single-track railway, from the SIZ branch line to the SZC construction site Construction of a new, temporary, railhead in the Temporary Construction Area (TCA) Upgrades to the East Suffolk (ESK) line, including level crossings, track and signalling (delivery by Network Rail)
The Project Manager will be responsible for the direction and leadership of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the project(s), including investigation, design, procurement, enabling activities, construction, commissioning, handover and close out, in line with Project Requirements. This post will ensure planning and delivery shall be in accordance with all safety, quality,


time, and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.


The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager (Rail)



Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience


Track record of delivering multi-disciplinary rail projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally but not necessarily within the nuclear energy sector or similar regulated environment. Demonstrate success in managing / developing:
o Engineering design, contract, and field execution strategies for project delivery,


o Multi-discipline EPCM projects,


o Procurement and management of complex contracts,


o Implementation solutions addressing environmental minimum requirements


o Control of costs risk schedule and change and proficient in the use of Earned Value tools,


o Close out of commercial claims and the associated negotiations under statute and other contractual arrangements


Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders including, Network Rail, Local authorities, Office of Road and Rail, Internal design and management teams, Alliance supply chain contractors, and community stakeholders where required
This is long term contract