Job Description

Job No. BBUK14754


Senior Collaboration Manager - Sizewell C - Suffolk based - Sizewell C, Suffolk
Business Improvement
Sizewell C, Suffolk


Permanent


About the role


Be part of this 'once in a generation' project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.
What you'll be doing


The Senior Collaboration Manager will provide strategic leadership and coordination across the Enabling and Earthworks scope within the overarching Civils Programme of Sizewell C (SZC). This role is pivotal in ensuring that all stakeholders--internal and external--are aligned in the planning, development, and delivery of the programme, while proactively managing the interfaces and impacts on the wider Project.

Working closely with the Senior Project Director for Enabling Works and Earthworks, the Senior Collaboration Manager will lead the integration of preconstruction and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) activities, ensuring that delivery strategies are clearly defined and collaboratively agreed. The role will support the successful commencement and execution of the COW (Commencement of Works) scope, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Who we're looking for




Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
Proven ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal teams.

Collaborative Leadership
Demonstrated experience in fostering a collaborative culture across multidisciplinary teams to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and achieve shared goals.

Programme Integration
Skilled in managing complex interfaces across construction, design, commercial, and operational functions to ensure seamless programme delivery.

Strategic Thinking & Planning
Ability to contribute to and influence strategic delivery plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives, constraints, and stakeholder expectations.

Communication & Influence
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

Problem Solving & Issue Resolution
Strong analytical and facilitation skills to identify risks, manage dependencies, and resolve issues collaboratively and proactively.

Change Management
Experience in supporting and leading change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in across evolving project phases.

Governance & Compliance Awareness
Understanding of governance frameworks, assurance processes, and regulatory requirements relevant to major infrastructure projects.



Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us


Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com