Assistant Project Manager – Utilities (multi systems)
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | IP16 |
| Company: | Sizewell C Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 855645569 |
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Job Description
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain. Assistant Project Manager – Utilities (multi systems).Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).Contract: Permanent, full-time.Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 -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: Thursday 21 August 2025. Join Sizewell C, one of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects, and help deliver essential utility services that power the entire site.We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant Project Manager to manage day-to-day operation and maintenance contractor performance across temporary and permanent utilities – including potable water, foul and surface drainage, electrical systems, and site-wide comms. About the RoleReporting directly to the Site Operations Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of utility operations and maintenance contracts—both temporary and permanent. You will lead contractor teams delivering essential services that support the wider Site Operations service lines and enable the successful delivery of the overall project.Your scope will include, but is not limited to:Minor electrical worksSurface and foul water treatment plantsPotable water networks and fire hydrantsFoul and surface water drainage systemsYou’ll be:Coordinating utility O&M contracts (up to £100m)Managing multiple suppliers across high-security areasDriving safe, compliant, and efficient service deliveryProviding technical support across design, build & operationsOversee the provision of critical site support services for a workforce of ~10,000Lead contractor teams and ensure competency across all rolesManaging stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partnersAssuring weekly progress and leading recovery actions where neededYou’ll bring:Strong utilities or infrastructure experience (highways, or construction service-led environment)Leadership in fast-paced, regulated environmentsConfident stakeholder and contractor managementSafety-first mindset and operational focusAbility to manage multiple teams and complex scopesExcellent communication and relationship-building abilitiesResilience and adaptability in a dynamic project environmentCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvementDesirable:HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical disciplineExperience with utility O&M, statutory permits, and quality assuranceProficiency in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and AutoCADBudget development and financial reporting experienceWhy Join Sizewell C?Be part of a transformative project that contributes to the UK’s net-zero ambitions.Collaborate with industry leaders and government stakeholders.Enjoy career-defining opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment.Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to leave a lasting legacy.You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a team that shares your commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence.Apply Now!If you're ready to make an impact, work with purpose, and join one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK, we want to hear from you.Let’s build a cleaner, greener future together.
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. Assistant Project Manager – Utilities (multi systems).Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).Contract: Permanent, full-time.Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 -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: Thursday 21 August 2025. Join Sizewell C, one of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects, and help deliver essential utility services that power the entire site.We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant Project Manager to manage day-to-day operation and maintenance contractor performance across temporary and permanent utilities – including potable water, foul and surface drainage, electrical systems, and site-wide comms. About the RoleReporting directly to the Site Operations Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of utility operations and maintenance contracts—both temporary and permanent. You will lead contractor teams delivering essential services that support the wider Site Operations service lines and enable the successful delivery of the overall project.Your scope will include, but is not limited to:Minor electrical worksSurface and foul water treatment plantsPotable water networks and fire hydrantsFoul and surface water drainage systemsYou’ll be:Coordinating utility O&M contracts (up to £100m)Managing multiple suppliers across high-security areasDriving safe, compliant, and efficient service deliveryProviding technical support across design, build & operationsOversee the provision of critical site support services for a workforce of ~10,000Lead contractor teams and ensure competency across all rolesManaging stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partnersAssuring weekly progress and leading recovery actions where neededYou’ll bring:Strong utilities or infrastructure experience (highways, or construction service-led environment)Leadership in fast-paced, regulated environmentsConfident stakeholder and contractor managementSafety-first mindset and operational focusAbility to manage multiple teams and complex scopesExcellent communication and relationship-building abilitiesResilience and adaptability in a dynamic project environmentCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvementDesirable:HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical disciplineExperience with utility O&M, statutory permits, and quality assuranceProficiency in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and AutoCADBudget development and financial reporting experienceWhy Join Sizewell C?Be part of a transformative project that contributes to the UK’s net-zero ambitions.Collaborate with industry leaders and government stakeholders.Enjoy career-defining opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment.Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to leave a lasting legacy.You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a team that shares your commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence.Apply Now!If you're ready to make an impact, work with purpose, and join one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK, we want to hear from you.Let’s build a cleaner, greener future together.
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.