Job Description

Location: Sizewell Nuclear Plant, Woodbridge (On-site, 5 days per week)

Contract Type: Inside IR35 - Temporary (6 months, with potential extension)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a major infrastructure project at Sizewell C, a key initiative in the UK's transition to Net Zero. This large-scale development will significantly contribute to the country's energy security and sustainability.

We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager with extensive highways experience to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects within a regulated environment. The role requires hands-on leadership, contract management expertise, and the ability to engage with multi-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

·Define project scope and manage key interfaces.

·Develop and maintain robust project schedules.

·Oversee budgets, ensuring cost control and financial reporting.

·Implement risk management strategies and mitigation plans.

·Work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

·Maintain governance processes, including project reviews and approvals.

·Identify and resolve project issues, escalating where necessary.

·Capture and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

·Degree-qualified with a minimum of 3 years of major project experience.

·Extensive highways experience, including knowledge of DMRB, Chapter 8, S278 works, and S106 agreements.

·Experience working in a regulated highway environment (e.g., Local Authority, National Highways).

·Strong background in utility works coordination within the public highway.

·NEC and FIDIC contract experience.

·APM PMQ or other professional project management qualifications.

·Knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience managing construction health and safety.

·Excellent numeracy, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

·Working knowledge of French (advantageous but not essential).

Additional Details

·Expenses included.

·1-week notice period for contractors.

·4-week notice period for the hiring company.

·BPSS clearance required (or willingness to obtain).

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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