Cost Efficiency and Avoidance Lead - Project Controls

Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements. Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway. Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition. Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

Sizewell C

• The Power of Good for Britain

Cost Efficiency & Avoidance Lead

• Project Controls

Location

London (2-3 days per week) with occasional travel to Suffolk

Contract

Permanent, full-time

Salary

£80,000

• £90,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits

Bonus

Up to 5%

Annual Leave

28 days + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)

Pension

Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution

Closing Date

Friday 29 May 2026

Shape the Future of Cost Excellence on a Landmark Infrastructure Project

Sizewell C is a nationally significant clean energy project and a key part of the UK’s journey to Net Zero. Within Project Controls, we are building a centre of excellence that drives performance, delivers insight, and enables successful project delivery.

We are seeking a Cost Efficiency & Avoidance (CE&A) Lead to establish a pioneering function focused on reducing cost and maximising value across the project and its supply chain.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to design, implement, and embed a Cost Efficiency & Avoidance framework that will influence the entire Sizewell C programme.

You will ensure a proactive, structured approach to identifying, quantifying, and realising both cost efficiencies and cost avoidance opportunities, helping to drive best-in-class performance across a complex infrastructure environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of the CE&A framework across SZC
• Establish procedures, processes, tools, reporting, and training to support delivery
• Work closely with Project Controls, Delivery, Finance, HR, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment with existing processes
• Facilitate CE&A workshops and reviews with multidisciplinary teams
• Identify and quantify opportunities for cost efficiencies and avoidance across the programme lifecycle
• Track, monitor, and report potential and realised savings
• Promote a consistent understanding of CE&A principles across the organisation
• Support integration with cost management, risk & opportunity, and performance programmes
• Represent SZC as an industry leader in Project Controls through knowledge sharing and best practice

About You

We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including Project Controls, Cost Management, Estimating, Programme Delivery, or Lean environments.

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. finance, engineering, project management, construction)
• Proven experience implementing processes and systems on large, complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of Project Controls and cost management principles
• Experience facilitating workshops and working with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Delivery-focused and solutions-driven mindset

Desirable

• Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement experience
• Experience within Project Controls assurance activities
• Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Professional membership (e.g. AACE, APM, PMI)
• Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments

Why Join Sizewell C?

• Be part of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project
• Create and shape a new, best-practice function within Project Controls
• Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
• Competitive salary and market-leading benefits package

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help drive cost excellence on a project that will power Britain for generations.

Full job description available on request.