Overview
Construction Manager – TCA – Leiston
When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.
At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week with some weekends)
Employment type: Permanent full-time
Salary: £75,000 -£90,000 – depending on experience
Benefits:
- 5% CIP bonus
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee /15% employer
- Ongoing professional development
- Other lifestyle benefits
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
About the Role
We're looking for an exceptional Construction Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of major construction and civil engineering works on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
Working within a complex, highly regulated environment, you'll manage Tier 1 contractors, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and programme objectives.
What We're Looking For
- Ideally proven experience delivering major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Background in civil engineering, structures, concrete, drainage, highways, or groundworks.
- Experience managing Tier 1 contractors and project teams.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction methodologies.
- Track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Qualifications
Essential
- SMSTS
- CSCS Site Manager Card
Desirable
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Chartered status or working towards chartership.
Why Join Us?
Join one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects and play a key role in shaping Britain's energy future while advancing your career on a nationally significant programme.
Apply now!
Key Competencies
Humility
Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences.
Open to other’s points of view and ideas, willing to debate and to compromise.
Positivity
Positively challenges poor quality and performance.
Identifies solutions at the lowest possible level.
Encourages tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward.
Respect
Values the rules and environment in which we operate.
Gives and receives feedback with respect.
Embraces and engages with new people and ideas.
Solidarity
Operates as ‘One team’, working closely together and helping each other.
Empowers team -empowered teams always looking forward.
Shares responsibility for delivering the project outcomes.
Clarity
Communicates clearly and consistently.
Promotes collaboration and team alignment.
Clear and fast decision making.
Drives simplification at all levels.
Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.
Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.
Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.
Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
