We’re hiring a Project Manager to lead critical works on one of the UK’s most ambitious clean energy projects: Sizewell C.

At the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), we’re helping to deliver Sizewell C — a 3.2GW nuclear power station that will provide reliable, low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least the next 60 years. Backed by a powerful partnership between Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics, Laing O’Rourke, and Sizewell C, we’re building more than a power station — we’re building a legacy of sustainable infrastructure.

We’re now looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple high-value construction portions within the Suffolk project area. This is a heavy civils-focused role — you’ll be delivering complex, multi-disciplinary works across major earthworks (cut & fill), platform installation, drainage, FRC slabs, water management, and infrastructure installation, all within a live and dynamic construction environment.

This is a leadership position requiring a proactive, strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day delivery with long-term vision. You’ll be driving safety, productivity, quality, and team development — and bringing a hands-on approach to solving problems in one of the UK’s most exciting construction programmes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of assigned construction portions to programme and budget.

• Managing teams across multiple disciplines, ensuring resources are aligned with programme and safety priorities.

• Setting clear KPIs across HSE, quality, productivity, and cost performance, and driving progress against these targets.

• Delivering technical excellence in heavy civils, including platform construction, earthworks, drainage, sheet piling, and reinforced concrete works.

• Supporting collaborative engagement with internal and external stakeholders — including the client and partner organisations.

• Taking ownership of operational challenges, championing continuous improvement, and coaching junior staff for long-term development.

• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory consents, environmental permits and nuclear safety protocols.

• Leading risk reviews, cost control meetings, and driving mitigation strategies for both commercial and delivery risks.

What we’re looking for:

Essential experience and competencies:

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale heavy civil engineering packages on major infrastructure projects.

• Strong knowledge of live construction environments, ideally in nuclear, marine, rail, or similar regulated sectors.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate large, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

• Strategic approach to planning, risk management, productivity analysis, and commercial performance.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

• SMSTS certified, with a valid CSCS card and UK driving licence.

• High standards in health, safety, and environmental leadership.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a major alliance or joint venture delivery model.

• Chartered or professionally accredited (ICE, IHT, CMI, etc.).

• Formal leadership training or qualifications (e.g. ILM).

• Experience supporting and responding to regulatory audits (e.g. ONR).

• A strong record of developing emerging talent and mentoring junior staff.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape and lead major works on a project of national significance. You’ll be joining a highly motivated team, with the tools, backing, and ambition to make a lasting impact.

Click the link below to apply and help us build the UK’s energy future.