Civil Transverse Programme Engineering Manager (Sizewell C)

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Civil Transverse Programme Engineering Manager Sizewell C

Location: London or Bristol, with hybrid working. Occasional travel to other offices and site locations will be required Contract: Permanent, full-time Salary: Depending on experience, plus benefits Benefits include: Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays Bonus: 10% annual bonus Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary Closing Date: 25th September 2026

About the Role:

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Civil Transverse Programme Engineering Manager (PEM) to provide technical leadership, engineering governance and programme-wide oversight across the Main Civil Works Programme.

Working within the Technical Directorate, you will lead the Transverse Engineering function, ensuring consistent engineering standards, design integration, assurance, replication and technical controls across a programme delivering approximately 50 major civil structures. Leading a client-side team whilst influencing a large external supply chain, this role is focused on technical leadership, governance and engineering assurance rather than detailed design delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Line management responsibility for up to five engineers, while providing technical leadership and coordination across a large external engineering supply chain. Lead the Transverse Engineering function across the Main Civil Works Programme. Provide technical leadership, governance and oversight across engineering activities. Own engineering processes, standards, specifications and programme documentation. Manage design replication and configuration management strategies, incorporating lessons learned from Hinkley Point C. Oversee construction specifications, material qualification and technical requirements. Provide technical oversight of contractor procurement, manufacturing and engineering documentation. Act as the focal point for complex technical issues, risks and opportunities. Coordinate technical interfaces across programmes, disciplines and key stakeholders. Ensure buildability and construction requirements are effectively incorporated into design solutions. Support design assurance, technical acceptance and engineering handovers. Ensure the Intelligent Customer function is effectively discharged across the wider Technical Directorate. Lead and develop engineering resources while driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence. Discharge Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM Regulations for the relevant scope.

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential

Strong technical leadership and people management skills. Experience operating within highly regulated environments. Knowledge of engineering governance, assurance and design management processes. Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. Experience leading the resolution of complex engineering and technical challenges. Understanding of engineering documentation, review and approval processes. Knowledge of NEC contracts. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. Working knowledge of engineering management systems and associated tools.

Desirable

Civil or structural engineering expertise. Knowledge of EPR nuclear power plant design principles. Experience delivering large-scale engineering design programmes. Understanding of nuclear engineering specifications and standards. Experience managing engineering contracts and supply chain partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated sector. Proven experience leading engineering teams, technical functions or complex engineering programmes. Experience managing engineering risk, technical governance and assurance activities. Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment.

Desirable

Experience delivering major nuclear, energy or infrastructure projects. Experience on EPR projects such as Hinkley Point C, Flamanville 3, Olkiluoto 3 or Taishan. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. Strong track record of delivering successful project outcomes within complex programmes. Demonstrated experience leading technical investigations, analysis and issue resolution. Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

Why Join us?

Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK. Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. Flexible and hybrid working options.

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For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.