Construction Continuous Improvement Manager - Sizewell C or Sizewell C

Construction Continuous Improvement Manager - Sizewell C - Ipswich or Sizewell C based

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Improvement & Innovation Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of improvement activities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality within the Civil Works Alliance. This role requires proven expertise in process improvement in large and complex civil engineering infrastructure, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

• Implement, embed and sustain a daily/weekly visual performance management system.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives across the Civil Works Alliance.
• Use root‑cause analysis, value stream mapping and other structured problem‑solving tools to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvement and visual management strategies, methodologies, and tools to enhance project performance.
• Conduct data analysis to monitor the effectiveness of process improvements and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Delivery Sections, Enabling Functions and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate improvement workshops with Delivery Sections.
• Provide training to educate the delivery team on process improvement techniques and best practices.
• Provide coaching to Section/Site CI Leads.
• Create and maintain documentation related to process improvements, including process maps, flowcharts and reports.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and best practices in process improvement.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Process Improvement Specialist or similar role in large‑scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and the Last Planner or related frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex processes and develop innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and process mapping tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Visio or similar software.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations and best practices in civil works and infrastructure projects. Knowledge of the nuclear sector would be a plus.
• Certifications in process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable.

42 hours per week

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.

• Smart working: staggered start and finish times, up to 40 % remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share‑incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects, including HS2 and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we are driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of…