Project Lead (Sizewell C)

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Contract Partner Company: WJ Groundwater Ltd

Employing Company: WJ Groundwater Ltd

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Project Lead (Sizewell

C)
WJ Groundwater Ltd
Sizewell C

Key areas of responsibility

SZC Account Leadership:
Act as WJ's senior representative and single point of accountability for all WJ works on the Sizewell C project.
Own the SZC delivery strategy, ensuring the portfolio of secured works (£20M+) is delivered safely, on programme, to specification and to budget.
Represent WJ at senior client forums, programme reviews and alliance meetings, engaging credibly from Project Director down to Supervisor level.
Champion nuclear safety culture and SZC site standards across all WJ teams and subcontractors.

Client & Stakeholder Management:
Manage WJ's relationships with SZC Ltd, the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), their stakeholders and their subcontractors.
Navigate WJ's concurrent positions at Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractor levels on site, managing the differing contractual interfaces, obligations and reporting lines that each entail.
Build and protect WJ's reputation on site as the basis for repeat work and pipeline conversion.
Coordinate stakeholder communications, progress reporting and issue escalation across multiple concurrent contracts.

Project & Programme Delivery:
Direct the delivery of a multi-disciplinary portfolio covering dewatering, water treatment, surface water management (pumping systems), water abstraction wells, pumping tests, water sampling & testing, I&M, and design work including temporary works designs.
Provide direct line management and leadership to the SZC Project Managers, site delivery teams and subcontractors.
Plan and secure resources (people, plant, equipment, materials) with the Operations Manager and service line leads to meet programme demands.
Ensure design deliverables, including temporary works designs, are properly planned, checked, approved and implemented in accordance with WJ and SZC design management procedures.
Drive programme performance, early warning of risks, and recovery planning where required.

Safety, Quality & Environment
Ensure all WJ works comply with SZC site rules, nuclear safety culture expectations, CDM duties and WJ's SHEQ requirements.
Ensure environmental compliance across abstraction, discharge, sampling and monitoring activities, including permit and consent conditions.
Lead incident prevention, investigation and learning across the SZC portfolio.
Ensure quality records, inspection & test plans, and handover documentation meet nuclear-grade expectations.

Commercial Management (Shared Accountability):
Share commercial accountability for the SZC account with the Managing Quantity Surveyor (commercial control) and the Head of Business Development (pipeline growth).
Support the MQS and project QS in contract administration under NEC forms, including early warnings, compensation events, programme submissions and change control across all tiers.
Ensure accurate cost and value reporting, forecasting and cash recovery across the SZC contracts.
Identify, protect and pursue WJ's commercial entitlement while maintaining collaborative client relationships.

Pipeline Growth & Work Winning:
Work with the Head of Business Development and Sales team to convert the £40M+ SZC opportunity pipeline, providing delivery input to bids, pricing and negotiations.
Identify emerging scopes and early opportunities on site, positioning WJ ahead of formal procurement.
Support pre-qualification, tender submissions and client presentations for new SZC packages.

Reporting & Governance:
Produce regular account reports for the Operations Manager and Senior Leadership Team covering safety, programme, commercial performance, risks and pipeline.
Ensure all SZC activity aligns with WJ's IMS, QMS and SHEQ requirements and with SZC/CWA governance and assurance processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience at senior project management level.
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