Sizewell C
Assistant Project Manager- Civils
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Assistant Project Manager- Civils
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 to 15% employer
- Ongoing professional development
- Other lifestyle benefits
Closing date: Wednesday 29 July 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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