Tunnel Pre-Construction Manager

About the role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies:
Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide

The Tunnel Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for leading the development of construction and execution strategies for the Marine and Tunnels scope at Sizewell C, ensuring that tunnelling and both onshore and offshore shaft construction requirements are fully integrated into the project design, planning, procurement and target outturn cost (TOC) development processes.

The role will provide construction leadership throughout the pre-construction phase for the cooling water network, developing method-led and technically robust delivery strategies for the onshore tunnelling works, including launch adits, tunnel launch shafts, tunnel lining systems, sprayed concrete lining (SCL) works and tunnel boring machine (TBM) logistics. The role will engage with the design process to embed constructability considerations, coordinate key package interfaces and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery solutions are developed.

The Tunnel Pre-Construction Manager will work across different disciplines including design, engineering, logistics, procurement, commercial, planning and construction functions, together with the client, regulators and supply chain partners, to develop executable and affordable construction solutions that support successful project delivery.

• Significant experience in major infrastructure, tunnelling construction projects, including experience in pre-construction planning, construction method development and constructability reviews.
• Proven experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle in complex, regulated environment.
• A collaborative leader who demonstrates safety-leadership, clarity, respect, positivity, humility and solidarity in how they work.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical reviews, drive collaboration and influence decisions.
• Ability to integrate technical, programme and commercial considerations into clear strategies.
• Knowledge of UK construction and health & safety legislation.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and many more…

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point

C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver…