Site Delivery Lead; Civils - Construction Director Level IP

Site Delivery Lead (Civils) - Construction Director Level - Leiston, IP16, United Kingdom Job Description

Sizewell

C. The power of good for Britain.

Site Delivery Lead (Heavy Civils) - Construction Director Level

Location: Leiston, Suffolk, 5 days a week onsite, with travel to other locations.

Salary: Senior Lead competitive, dependent on experience.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits: 10% bonus, £6900 car allowance, contributory pension up to 7.5% employee/15% employer, private healthcare, flexible benefits fund

Closing Date:
Sunday 25 Jauary 2026.

Be part of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure delivery programmes.

We’re looking for a seasoned Site Delivery Lead – Civils to join the Sizewell C project, supporting the delivery of one of Europe’s largest low‑carbon energy developments. This is a high‑impact role, responsible for leading a major section of the site delivery footprint, encompassing heavy civils, concrete structures, marine works and complex infrastructure packages
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Working client‑side within the Principal Contractor framework, you’ll provide leadership across capital works and civils delivery, ensuring safe, efficient progress on a scale rarely seen in the UK construction landscape. This includes overseeing a portfolio of works across major civils, enabling works, networks, and large‑scale buildings as part of a coordinated programme approach.

• Lead and manage a team of senior managers responsible for the successful delivery of civils packages on site
• Oversee Principal Contractor duties in line with CDM regulations and SZC’s safety culture
• Manage cross‑programme and alliance interfaces – including MEH and Civils alliances
• Drive delivery performance against key metrics – safety, schedule, budget, and scope
• Ensure integration of all site‑based activities and interface management with key delivery functions
• Own the programme execution strategy for your area, working in alignment with the overall infrastructure delivery roadmap
• Influence and lead matrix teams including quality, safety, and technical assurance functions
• Escalate and resolve risks, resource challenges and delivery blockers

• Deep experience in heavy civils, major infrastructure, marine civils, or tunnelling
  , construction ideally on mega projects
• Proven delivery in a Tier 1 contractor environment or in a client‑side programme leadership role
• Hands‑on experience with reinforced concrete structures, high‑integrity formwork, deep foundations, or large‑scale earthworks
• Strong track record in managing multi‑disciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Ability to lead NEC/FIDIC contract delivery and manage complex commercial interfaces
• Experience working in regulated or high‑hazard environments, ideally nuclear or comparable
• Professional qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (CEng / Fellow preferred)
• A collaborative, solution‑driven mindset with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and advisors on large, regulated projects
• Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills
• Detailed understanding of EPR design and nuclear quality assurance
• Knowledge of APM Body of Knowledge and Prince2 project management principles

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering / Construction Management (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow (ICE, IStruct
  
  E, CIOB) preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through full lifecycle from concept to handover

This is a pivotal role in the success of Sizewell

C. You’ll be joining the project at a critical stage, with the opportunity to grow alongside it. As a Site Delivery Leader, you will guide and inspire teams to deliver excellence, innovation, and safety on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.

Be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and help deliver a project that will power millions of homes for generations.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.