EDF • Leiston, IP16
About this role
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.
Assistant Project Manager
- Civils x 2
Location
Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (minimum 3 days a week onsite).
Contract
Permanent, full-time.
Salary
£50,000
- £60,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.
Benefits
- 5% CIP bonus
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to15% employer
- Ongoing professional development
- Other lifestyle benefits
Closing date
Sunday 7 June 2026.
About the role
Join Sizewell C as an Assistant Project Manager
- Civils, supporting the delivery of major civil engineering works through the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).
Working within a highly collaborative Alliance environment (Sizewell C, Bouygues, Laing O’Rourke and Balfour Beatty), you will support the Project Manager / Senior Project Manager in coordinating engineering, supply chain, and construction activities across the programme.
You’ll work closely with key stakeholders including the Responsible Designer, EH&S, permits and consents, quality teams and suppliers, helping to prepare and deliver work packages safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
The Civils Programme spans a long-term delivery schedule and includes major enabling and earthworks, such as sea defences, site infrastructure, excavation, drainage and diaphragm walling
- critical to supporting the wider plant construction across the Nuclear, Conventional and Heat Sink islands.
Key responsibilities
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
- Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with Sizewell C standards
- Support audits, safety walkdowns and assurance activities
- Ensure readiness to start, including permits, method statements and quality checks
Project coordination & delivery
- Support the delivery of Enabling & Earthworks work packages
- Monitor site progress, risks and issues, and help drive solutions
- Assist with planning, lookahead activities and coordination meetings
- Support effective communication between site teams, designers and stakeholders
- Contribute to project documentation, reporting and continuous improvement
Planning, commercial & governance support
- Work with planners to track progress and milestones
- Support contract administration and subcontractor performance tracking
- Maintain accurate project records in line with CWA governance
Stakeholder & interface management
- Work closely with internal teams, supply chain and external stakeholders
- Support permits, consents and interface coordination
- Act as a point of contact for queries relating to work packages
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, construction or project management
- Strong coordination and organisational skills
- Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
- Good understanding of construction and health & safety practices (including CDM)
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Competent in project tools (e.g., Excel, reporting and document systems)
- High attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach
Desirable
- Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or earthworks projects
- Knowledge of site operations, sequencing and logistics
- Experience on major infrastructure projects (e.g. nuclear, rail, highways)
- Awareness of NEC contracts and governance frameworks
- Working towards APM, PRINCE2 or similar
Why join us?
- Be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-profile infrastructure projects
- Work in a collaborative Alliance model with leading industry partners
- Strong opportunities for development and career progression
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
Apply now
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on collaboration, and want to contribute to a project of national importance, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s build a cleaner, greener future together.