Head of Transverse Delivery

Shape Britain's Energy Future with Sizewell C

Location: Leiston, Suffolk
Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Closing Date: 24TH February 2026

We're building the future. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britain's energy security and net‑zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low‑carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

• Salary: £105,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Car Allowance: £6,900 per annum
• Bonus: 10% annual incentive
• Pension:
  Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution
• Leave: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working:
  Typically, 3 days in the office per week, with flexibility based on business needs

Sizewell C is seeking a Head of Delivery (HoD) – Transverse & Balance of Plant (BoP) to take a leading role within the Main Civil Works (MCW) team, operating as an Owner Participant (OP) within the Civil Works Alliance. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role that works day‑to‑day with Alliance partners to ensure the safe, high‑quality and timely delivery of all Transverse & BoP civil works.

You will lead the full lifecycle of your scope – Engineering Interface, Procurement, Construction and Handover – ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time and on cost, and aligned with Sizewell C's strategy of intelligent replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC).

You will be accountable for delivering the Main Civil Works elements associated with:

• Backfill
• Technical Galleries
• Steel Cylinder Concrete Pipes (SCCP)
• Cooling System Pipes (CRF)

These are critical transverse structures that connect multiple programmes across the site.

You will also lead cross‑MCW responsibilities linked to key delivery assumptions and productivity enablers derived from HPC learning.

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of all Transverse & BoP works within the Civil Works Alliance.
• Work in partnership with CWA BoP Platform Delivery Leads to coordinate daily execution.
• Drive safe, high‑quality, efficient construction aligned to SZC standards and HPC replication.
• Manage engineering interfaces to convert design intent into timely, executable work packs.
• Maintain an integrated delivery plan, including schedule, cost, risk, and readiness.
• Resolve delivery issues within agreed parameters and escalate risks appropriately.
• Ensure readiness for work: people, SQEP, materials, logistics, temporary works and QA.
• Lead SZC Project Managers and influence a multidisciplinary matrix team across SZC and CWA.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Engineering, Supply Chain, RD, Quality, PMO and wider programme teams.
• Uphold nuclear safety responsibilities as an Intelligent Customer and Nuclear Practitioner.

• Significant experience delivering large, complex civil engineering works.
• Background in major infrastructure, EPC, alliance or JV delivery environments.
• Strong capability in planning, sequencing, engineering interface management and issue resolution.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and disciplined execution.
• Nuclear or highly regulated project experience is beneficial but not essential

The Head of Delivery MCW Transverse & Balance of Plant, must operate confidently and credibly in a complex, regulated stakeholder environment. Principal stakeholders include:

• UK Government, including HM Treasury, DESNZ/BEIS, IPA
• EDF (UK & France organisations) - engineering, assurance & delivery
• Financial investors and institutions
• UK Regulators (ONR, Environment Agency, local planning authorities)
• Alliance partners within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA)
• Local communities, authorities and representative groups
• Responsible Designer (RD) and replicated HPC design teams
• MEH and other programme leads (NI, CI, Heat Sink, Enabling, Marine & Tunnelling).

• Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic…