Deputy Programme Controls Manager- Site

Sizewell

C. The power of good for Britain. Deputy Programme Controls Manager

Location: Sizewell C,
Leiston, Suffolk (min 2/3 days a week onsite) with occasional travel to other locations.

Contract
:
Permanent, full-time.

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus:
  Up to 10% annual bonus.
• Car Allowance £6,900 per annum.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution, 15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits:
  Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including.

Closing Date:
Tuesday 28 July 2026

Sizewell C is at the heart of the UK's clean energy future, delivering one of the most significant infrastructure projects in a generation. We're looking for an experienced Deputy Programme Controls Manager to lead Project Controls across our Site Delivery Programme
, ensuring successful delivery through robust planning, cost control, risk management, reporting, and performance insights.

This is a unique opportunity to influence a complex, multi-billion-pound programme while leading a high‑performing team and driving innovation in a project environment that is committed to being Digital by Default
.

Reporting to the Head of Programme Controls and working closely with the Site Delivery Programme Controls Manager
, you'll lead the integration and continuous improvement of Project Controls across four key Site Delivery sub-programmes:

• Main Site Development
• Off-Site Infrastructure
• Site Operations

You'll provide leadership across Schedule, Cost, Risk, Change and Reporting functions, ensuring clear visibility of programme performance and supporting informed decision‑making at the highest levels of the project.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Project Controls team.
• Drive the delivery of integrated Project Controls across cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting.
• Ensure accurate, timely and insightful programme performance reporting.
• Act as the single source of truth for programme controls information and data quality.
• Support the continuous improvement of Project Controls processes, systems and governance.
• Champion digital innovation and best practice across the programme.

• Partner with senior leaders, suppliers and delivery teams across the project.
• Provide assurance, challenge and support to improve programme performance.
• Influence key decisions through robust analysis and reporting.
• Build strong relationships across the wider PMO, supply chain and external stakeholders.

• Drive successful delivery against safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement improvement plans.
• Support suppliers in developing and maintaining effective Project Controls capability.
• Promote continuous learning and industry‑leading Project Controls standards.

• Proven experience leading Project Controls or PMO functions on large, complex infrastructure or construction programmes.
• Strong knowledge across multiple Project Controls disciplines, including:
  • Cost Control
  • Planning & Scheduling
  • Change Management
  • Performance Reporting
• Experience managing large teams within a matrix environment.
• Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills.
• Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Membership of APM, AACE, PMI or similar professional body.
• Experience of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of Site Operations contracts (security, logistics, catering, accommodation etc.).
• Experience working within alliances or collaborative delivery models.
• Nuclear sector experience.

At Sizewell C, you'll be part of a project that will power millions of homes while supporting the UK's net zero ambitions. You'll work alongside industry‑leading professionals, influence strategic decisions, and help deliver a nationally significant programme that will leave a lasting legacy.

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