Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: London or Bristol (3 days a week) with travel to the Sizewell C site in Suffolk.
Employment basis: Permanent and the role is expected to be a full-time position.
Working pattern: We operate on an office-based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you'll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require, typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project. Flexibility to be on site when needed is essential.
Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience plus bonus and other benefits.
Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025.
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy.
Following on from the success of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK's next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. It has recently achieved Financial Investment Decision (FID) meaning that all the funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place guaranteeing the full delivery of this new nuclear power station. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Join Our Team as a Nuclear Island Civil Technical & Engineering Manager!
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious and transformative projects in the UK? The Sizewell C Technical Directorate (TD) are looking for passionate Programme Engineering Managers to join us across our Civils programme.:
The Role
Our Engineering & Technical function is a fundamental part of the Civil Works Programme. It is responsible for defining the design, engineering and technical requirements of the programme. It leads the full lifecycle of design delivery-from initial requirements through to final acceptance-while managing the associated budget, resources, and supply chain. Additionally, it ensures the effective integration of constructability considerations and design coordination across the Civil Works Programme, Site Establishment, and Offsite Infrastructure.
As the Nuclear Island Civil Technical & Engineering Manager you'll support the definition and validation of Technical Requirements and Specifications working closely with EDF Nuclear Services and the Sizewell C Design Authority. Strong leadership is required as you manage technical Open Points and Design Changes, ensuring alignment with governance processes such as the TDF, NCC, NPWCC and our Replication Principles.
You will contribute to Design Technical Assurance across the full lifecycle. This is key enabling Sizewell C acceptance through reviews and approvals defined in surveillance plans. You'll also manage risk through established processes and lead technical input on Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Technical Queries, and communications from the Design Supply Chain. Ensuring engagement from our Responsible Designer stakeholders.
As a Nuclear Island Civil Technical & Engineering Manager you'll coordinate with other stakeholders and manage technical interfaces across the project. Compliance is key across our Engineering and Design processes. You'll ensure compliance and support delivery from requirements capture to Engineering Design Review (EDR), in line with Contract Schedules and the Integrated Work Schedule (IWS).
The role will include direct line management responsibility for 1 or 2 individuals, and coordination of a significant design supply chain, with a design budget in the region of 50m over the next 5 years.
Qualifications & Skills:
To thrive in this role, you'll need a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and adaptability in complex environments:

• Experience in heavy civil engineering design (reinforced concrete, structural steel) aligned with European Standards
• Skilled in design integration, team leadership, and delivery management.
• Expertise in managing complex interfaces in regulated, high-safety environments.
• Strong engineering knowledge across design processes, systems, and disciplines.
• Familiar with EPR nuclear design and NEC contract frameworks.
• Skilled in engineering documentation workflows and review procedures.
• Proficient in engineering management systems and software tools.
• Effective communicator across project teams, stakeholders, regulators, and authorities.

Pay, Benefits, and Culture
Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We're talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing, health care screening to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At Sizewell C, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome. We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we support you to pursue a career that's unique to you. Because success is personal.
Why Join Sizewell C?
At Sizewell C we don't just build projects - we are building the future! This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will shape the UK's energy landscape for generations to come.
If you're looking for a role that blends technical challenge, strategic impact, and meaningful collaboration, apply now to join us as a Programme Engineering Manager. You'll help to shape the UK's clean energy future while advancing your career in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the world.
Join us and make a real impact - for today and generations to come.
Ready to lead? Apply today!
A full job description is available upon request.
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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