Onboarding Manager

Onboarding Manager

Location: Ipswich Project Office

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

At the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), we're actively shaping the future of energy by supporting We are recruiting for a vital role within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) supporting the Sizewell C project- our once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver clean, low-carbon energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years.

We're looking for an experienced Onboarding Manager to oversee the vetting and onboarding of all staff, workforce, and supply chain personnel, ensuring they meet the highest compliance standards required to work on this landmark 3.2-gigawatt power station.

This role will require frequent travel to Civil Works Alliance locations in London and Suffolk.

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead and manage the onboarding process across multiple locations (Bridgwater, Suffolk, London)
• Oversee the Workforce Information Management System (WIMS) and ensure accurate data management and compliance
• Collaborate with HR, recruitment, and delivery teams to forecast workforce numbers and streamline induction processes
• Develop and maintain onboarding and compliance procedures to meet client and regulatory requirements
• Manage a team of onboarding specialists, supporting their development and delivering training
• Analyse data and reporting to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Maintain strong relationships with the supply chain to ensure ongoing compliance
  
  

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Proven experience managing onboarding or compliance teams, ideally within large or complex projects
• Strong understanding of data management, confidentiality, and GDPR requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with process writing, compliance auditing, and competency frameworks
• Confidence in using data analysis to improve operational efficiency
  
  
  

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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