Head of Joint Design Office

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Head of Joint Design Office - Sizewell C

(Salary highly competitive - package negotiable for the right candidate)

Reports to: SZC Technical Director

Purpose

Lead the creation and operation of the Joint Design Office (JDO) at Sizewell C, delivering site-based engineering support for construction and commissioning. Ensure all work meets safety, quality, time, and cost targets, while building and leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the JDO strategy and operating model, applying lessons from HPC and other EPR projects.
• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team (>100 FTE) from SZC, Responsible Designers, and supply chain partners.
• Oversee technical delivery, resolving engineering issues across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Monitor progress against milestones, budget (£350m EAC) and risks (~£100m), reporting to stakeholders.
• Maintain and approve nuclear safety case standards, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
• Act as Intelligent Customer for design modifications and external technical work.
• Represent the Technical Director in delegated meetings and decisions (financial authority up to £500k).
• Degree in engineering or science discipline.
• Extensive nuclear industry experience (PWR preferred) in senior leadership roles.
• Proven record managing large-scale, safety-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of safety cases, UK regulatory environment, and technical standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with budget control, cost management, and commercial decision-making.

Key Behaviours

• Humility: Value diverse perspectives, open to debate and collaboration.
• Positivity: Challenge constructively, promote solutions, encourage innovation.
• Respect: Uphold rules, embrace new ideas, and give/receive feedback well.
• Solidarity: Foster a one-team culture with shared responsibility.
• Clarity: Communicate clearly, promote alignment, and enable fast decisions.

Health, Safety & Sustainability

Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility. Ensure all activities meet legal, regulatory, and company HSE standards.

• Director

• Full-time

• Design, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning

• Construction, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology