Job Description
Assistant Project Manager – Utilities (multi systems) - Leiston, IP16, UK
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Position: Assistant Project Manager – Utilities (multi systems)
Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 - depending on experience, plus benefits.
Benefits: 5% CIP bonus, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to 15% employer, ongoing professional development, other lifestyle benefits.
Closing date: Thursday 21 August 2025.
Join Sizewell C, one of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects, and help deliver essential utility services that power the entire site.
We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant Project Manager to lead day-to-day delivery and contractor performance across temporary and permanent utilities—including potable water, foul and surface drainage, electrical systems, and site-wide communications.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Site Operations Service Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and management of utility operations and maintenance contracts—both temporary and permanent. You will lead contractor teams delivering essential services that support the wider Site Operations service lines and enable the successful delivery of the overall project.
Your scope will include, but is not limited to:
* Minor electrical works
* Surface and foul water treatment plants
* Potable water networks and fire hydrants
* Foul and surface water drainage systems
You’ll be:
* Coordinating utility O&M contracts (up to £100m)
* Managing multiple suppliers across high-security areas
* Driving safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery
* Providing technical support across design, build & operations
* Overseeing the provision of critical site support services for a workforce of ~10,000
* Leading contractor teams and ensuring competency across all roles
* Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners
* Assuring weekly progress and leading recovery actions where needed
Requirements
You should have:
* Strong utilities or infrastructure experience (highways, or construction service-led environment)
* Leadership in fast-paced, regulated environments
* Confident stakeholder and contractor management
* Safety-first mindset and operational focus
* Ability to manage multiple teams and complex scopes
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
* Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic project environment
* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Desirable:
* HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
* Experience with utility O&M, statutory permits, and quality assurance
* Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and AutoCAD
* Budget development and financial reporting experience
Why Join Sizewell C?
Be part of a transformative project contributing to the UK’s net-zero ambitions. Collaborate with industry leaders and government stakeholders. Enjoy career-defining opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to leave a lasting legacy.
You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a team committed to safety, innovation, and excellence.
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If you're ready to make an impact and join one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you. Let’s build a cleaner, greener future together.
Additional Information
Join the team at Sizewell C. It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of one of Europe’s largest construction projects and help Britain reach its net-zero target by 2050. With government support and public opinion favoring nuclear, now is the perfect time to join.
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