Site Operations Infrastructure APM (minor civils. roads, networks, temporary buildings)
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | IP16 |
| Company: | Sizewell C Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 845695460 |
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Job Description
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.Site Operations Infrastructure Assistant Project Manager (minor civils infrastructure - roads, networks, temporary buildings, and more)Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).Contract: Permanent, full-time.Salary: Competitive depending on experience plus benefits.Benefits:5% CIP bonus28 days holiday, plus bank holidaysContributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to15% employerOngoing professional developmentOther lifestyle benefitsClosing date: Friday 1 August 2025. About the RoleWe are seeking a highly capable Site Operations Infrastructure Lead (Assistant Project Manager) to join our growing team at Sizewell C, one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Site Operations Service Manager, responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of infrastructure and utility operation and maintenance contracts.You will oversee contractor teams delivering a wide range of services across the site, including highway maintenance, temporary and permanent infrastructure works, and off-site property maintenance. Your work will directly support the safe and successful delivery of the wider Site Operations programme.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the operation and maintenance of both temporary and permanent infrastructure assets.Lead contractor teams across multiple service areas including roads, networks, temporary buildings, access points, and security plazas.Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of services in line with project goals.Provide technical input across all project phases—from feasibility to operation.Support other service lines such as facilities management, logistics, bussing, catering, and accommodation.Respond to unplanned works and system failures with agility and prioritisation.Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance. Scope & DimensionsDirectly accountable for managing contracts valued up to £100 million.Responsible for supporting a peak construction workforce of ~10,000.Oversight of both on-site and off-site associated developments.Work across the Area Management model to enable “Best for Project” decisions.Ensure service delivery aligns with financial, safety, and quality expectations. Principal AccountabilitiesLead and coordinate critical site support services.Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and site-specific controls.Manage stakeholder relationships across all levels.Define and manage work scopes, interfaces, and contract deliverables.Drive performance through KPIs, SLAs, and regular reporting.Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring early intervention where needed.Support career development and performance management of staff.What We’re Looking ForEssential:Proven leadership in highways or construction service-led environments.Experience in high-security, regulated project settings.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to manage multiple teams and dynamic priorities.Demonstrated success in large, complex infrastructure projects.Able to work with our local supply chain partners in a collaborative environment.Desirable:HND or equivalent in a relevant field.Experience with roads, modular buildings, pedestrian main site access points, and quality assurance.Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and AutoCAD.Budget development and financial management experience. Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nation-critical project that will shape the UK’s energy future. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your leadership and expertise will make a tangible impact.Ready to take the next step in your career?Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Additional Information
Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands. The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.Site Operations Infrastructure Assistant Project Manager (minor civils infrastructure - roads, networks, temporary buildings, and more)Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).Contract: Permanent, full-time.Salary: Competitive depending on experience plus benefits.Benefits:5% CIP bonus28 days holiday, plus bank holidaysContributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to15% employerOngoing professional developmentOther lifestyle benefitsClosing date: Friday 1 August 2025. About the RoleWe are seeking a highly capable Site Operations Infrastructure Lead (Assistant Project Manager) to join our growing team at Sizewell C, one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Site Operations Service Manager, responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of infrastructure and utility operation and maintenance contracts.You will oversee contractor teams delivering a wide range of services across the site, including highway maintenance, temporary and permanent infrastructure works, and off-site property maintenance. Your work will directly support the safe and successful delivery of the wider Site Operations programme.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the operation and maintenance of both temporary and permanent infrastructure assets.Lead contractor teams across multiple service areas including roads, networks, temporary buildings, access points, and security plazas.Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of services in line with project goals.Provide technical input across all project phases—from feasibility to operation.Support other service lines such as facilities management, logistics, bussing, catering, and accommodation.Respond to unplanned works and system failures with agility and prioritisation.Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance. Scope & DimensionsDirectly accountable for managing contracts valued up to £100 million.Responsible for supporting a peak construction workforce of ~10,000.Oversight of both on-site and off-site associated developments.Work across the Area Management model to enable “Best for Project” decisions.Ensure service delivery aligns with financial, safety, and quality expectations. Principal AccountabilitiesLead and coordinate critical site support services.Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and site-specific controls.Manage stakeholder relationships across all levels.Define and manage work scopes, interfaces, and contract deliverables.Drive performance through KPIs, SLAs, and regular reporting.Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring early intervention where needed.Support career development and performance management of staff.What We’re Looking ForEssential:Proven leadership in highways or construction service-led environments.Experience in high-security, regulated project settings.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to manage multiple teams and dynamic priorities.Demonstrated success in large, complex infrastructure projects.Able to work with our local supply chain partners in a collaborative environment.Desirable:HND or equivalent in a relevant field.Experience with roads, modular buildings, pedestrian main site access points, and quality assurance.Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and AutoCAD.Budget development and financial management experience. Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nation-critical project that will shape the UK’s energy future. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your leadership and expertise will make a tangible impact.Ready to take the next step in your career?Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Additional Information
Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands. The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.