Design Project Manager - CI-BOP

London, GB, EC2R 7BP

Career Area:
Project Management & Business Change

Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.

Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.

Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.

Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by;
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position.

Location: Hybrid,
London (2/3 days per week)
occasional travel to Bristol, Suffolk and France.

Employment type: Permanent full-time.

5% CIP bonus
28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer
Ongoing professional development
Other lifestyle benefits

Sizewell C is one of the UK's most ambitious clean energy projects, helping to power millions of homes while supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Civil Works Programme
. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the delivery of significant design packages, work alongside world-class engineering teams, and play a key role in shaping a nationally important project.

As Project Manager, you will support the Engineering Programme Manager and work closely with the Senior Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of the Conventional Island and Balance of Plant (CI-BOP) design contracts and associated project milestones.

You'll be responsible for managing complex design scope, influencing key stakeholders, controlling budgets and schedules, and ensuring designs are delivered on time to support construction activities across the project.

With responsibility for a significant eight-figure design scope supporting over £3bn of CAPEX civils works delivery
, this is a high-profile position offering real impact and career development.

• Lead the delivery of assigned design contracts within agreed budget, schedule and quality requirements.
• Manage commercial aspects of design contracts, including claims and variations using CEMAR.
• Ensure design deliverables meet programme milestones and construction need dates.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, engineering partners and external stakeholders.
• Drive effective project reporting in line with Sizewell C governance requirements.
• Manage the impact of design changes through established change management processes.
• Coordinate activities across CIBOP, Nuclear Island, Site Delivery and Civil Works Alliance programmes.
• Support procurement and mobilisation of design supply chain partners.
• Identify, manage and mitigate…