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Project Controls Reporting Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.
What will you do?
We are recruiting for a Project Controls Manager to join the CWA (Civil Works Alliance) and this role comprises of Compiling and generating high-quality, formal reports that effectively communicate project progress, performance, risks, and issues to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
About The Opportunity
As part of the CWA, we are delivering Sizewell C – a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes. This role sits within the PMO reporting directly to the Head of Project Controls. You'll be responsible for implementing comprehensive project controls strategy, managing program, productivity and cost through integrated Earned Value Management, while upholding safety, quality and project integrity at every level.
What you'll be responsible for
Reporting and Governance
- CWA reporting processes ensuring consistency, accuracy and alignment to project controls, integrated program, WBS, CBS, OBS and all coding structures.
- Develop and implement reporting standards; validate reports and resolve data discrepancies.
- Integrate earned value management (EVM) and ensure adherence to governance, reporting cadence and contractual requirements.
- Liaise with stakeholders across functions and sections to gather requirements and enable collaborative reporting with CWP.
- Approve finalized reports before dissemination; implement process improvements and reporting tools.
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Project Controls Systems
- Promote integrated project controls systems and software across CWA; ensure section adherence and good working knowledge.
- Collaborate with IT & Digital and IM functions for alignment and integration with other project management systems.
HSE and Nuclear Safety Leadership
- Championed commitment to leading the project HSE and Nuclear Safety agenda; empower teams to challenge and improve safety performance.
- Ensure all scope activities align to SZC CWA Nuclear Safety culture and communicate the Nuclear Safety message consistently across all levels.
- Engage effective communication and feedback to drive consistent HSE/safety practices across stakeholders.
Digital Engineering
- Promote Digital Engineering tools and processes; establish integrated digital business systems linking BIM data with schedule, budget and cost data.
- Articulate benefits of Digital Engineering application to internal and external stakeholders.
Client and Stakeholder Management
- Maintain diverse networks of contacts inside and outside the project; act as trusted advisor to SZC and EDF.
- Anticipate and manage potential conflicts; identify critical relationships and form effective working relationships across all levels and cultures.
- Promote the SZC CWA Strategic Roadmap and integrated delivery model; inspire employees to contribute through DfMA, innovation and digital engineering.
People Management
- Drive team motivation and performance; develop and implement strategic plans aligned with alliance parties and stakeholders.
- Tailor communications for clarity, impact and engagement across written, small meeting and presentation formats.
What are we looking for?
Who you are
Qualifications & Experience
- At least five years’ experience working within a reporting, planning or project controls role on complex and mega infrastructure projects.
- A degree, HND or similar equivalent in a relevant subject is desirable.
- Experience of preparing reporting packs to an Executive level standard.
- Familiarity with planning software.
- Experience of using Power BI dashboards and other reporting tools.
- An understanding of the construction industry, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
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Why join us
You'll lead project controls on a project defining Britain's energy future – delivering clean, reliable electricity for at least 60 years. You'll work with innovative teams using cutting-edge digital systems, manage talented professionals, and be supported by a Client committed to strategic delivery. This is a role where your expertise directly impacts national infrastructure and meets urgent UK energy needs.
If you're an experienced project controls leader ready to drive excellence and lead teams on a landmark project of genuine national importance, we'd like to hear from you.
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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