Workforce Manager

Workforce Labour Manager

Our client are responsible for preparing the foundations of the entire Sizewell C site: designing and constructing cut‑off walls, retaining structures, soil improvements and more. Using advanced geotechnical engineering and world‑class construction technologies, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national project that will shape the UK’s clean‑energy future.

As a Workforce Manager, you will oversee the allocation, coordination, and performance of frontline workers for the project, ensuring efficient workforce deployment, effective stakeholder communication, and timely recruitment of labour.

• Coordinate the allocation and deployment of frontline workers to meet operational demands
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Workforce Managers and operational teams across all business units
• Monitor and analyse workforce performance and productivity, implementing improvements where required
• Support talent development through mentoring and identifying high-potential individuals
• Lead performance management processes, including conducting investigations and disciplinary actions
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance with policies relating to attendance, timekeeping, and workforce conduct
• Support payroll processes, including the review and approval of weekly timesheets in collaboration with the Workforce Resource Manager
• Manage end-to-end recruitment of frontline workers, including sourcing agency labour
• Produce regular workforce performance reports and contribute to future workforce forecasting across the project
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CIJC WRA agreements, updates, and industry changes
• Continuously review and improve workforce coordination processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure clear, consistent communication between operational teams and key stakeholders

• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Construction or major infrastructure experience
• Works positively within teams and the ability to work autonomously
• The ability to recognise, promote, encourage and develop talent for future leadership roles
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
• Excellent time management
• Understanding and awareness of HR
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, Power Point
• Shows drive, ambition and initiative

• Excellent salary banding
• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• 15% project uplift
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Paid annual professional memberships