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Pre-Construction Lead
Sizewell C, Suffolk
Long term, Full time
£420 PAYE to £580 UMBRELLA per day
Job Title:
Pre-Construction Lead
Description & Background:
We're seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Lead to join Sizewell C, one of the UK's largest megaprojects. This nuclear power station will provide clean electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years. You'll lead the pre-construction team at a critical phase, ensuring successful planning and initiation of this transformative project that supports Britain's Net Zero goals by 2050.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement project management and construction support strategies
- Define work scopes and manage interfaces between programs
- Lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams
- Drive program delivery within safety, quality, time, and cost targets
- Monitor progress against milestones and manage budgets
- Identify and mitigate project risks
- Develop critical equipment and materials planning
- Foster collaboration between teams and supply chain partners
- Maintain level 3 schedules aligned with project timelines
- Ensure regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement
- Implement construction readiness review processes
- Provide reporting to Executive team
- Manage interface between Engineering and Delivery organizations
Experience Required:
- Extensive experience in large complex construction projects
- Strong understanding of project planning processes
- Experience with EPC contracts (NEC and FIDIC)
- Background in Nuclear and Safety Quality Culture
- Knowledge of piping system design and pressure systems
- Strategic planning and construction sequencing expertise
- Strong commercial awareness
- Excellent stakeholder management abilities
- Proven team leadership skills
Desirable Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management
- Experience in highly regulated environments
- Nuclear pressure systems knowledge
- High security environment experience
- Change control and risk management expertise
- Track record of building diverse teams
Salary, Hours and Location:
- £420 PAYE to £580 UMBRELLA per day
- Long term Full time
- Site based at Sizewell C, Suffolk
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape Britain's sustainable energy future while leading critical pre-construction activities. We value collaborative leaders who can build high-performing teams and maintain excellence in a complex, regulated environment.
