Senior Project Manager

Project Manager – Mechanical/Metalwork

Location: Suffolk

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

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager specialising in Metalwork to support the successful delivery of the Sizewell C Project.

CWA, appointed by the Sizewell C client, brings together three leading delivery contractors — Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty — to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) and take the lead in delivering the metal structures package within the Main Civil Works scope of the Sizewell C project. As part of the team responsible for one of the most complex infrastructure projects in the UK, you'll oversee the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of critical mechanical works. Working alongside engineering, commercial, and planning teams, you'll ensure all aspects of the metalwork package are executed to programme, cost, and technical standards, supporting the wider objectives of the Sizewell C construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Review of Contractual requirements, clarification and resolution of ambiguities and dissemination of company obligations and scope of work to other functional departments.
• Set up, and accurate maintenance of all project communications systems both internally and externally.
• Attend interface and progress meetings with the Client and subcontractors involved with the scope of work.
• Co-ordinate internal meetings/reviews as required to meet project specific objectives.
• Progress planning and reporting as required by CWA and the Client.
• Communication of potential/actual constraints to progress; accurate recording of delays; general concerns regarding QHS&E issues, engineering or other operational issues.
• Liaise with Client regarding site integration testing and/or offsite testing activity.
• Communication of requirements to affected CWA Departments.
• Issue Monthly Management reports, financial and progress to the Senior Project Manager.
• Management of the Project Team personnel in order to meet project objectives.
• Support in the development, training and appraisal of project team members.
• Work with client to gain clarification and resolution of ambiguities and dissemination of The CWA's obligations and scope of work to other functional departments
• Provide operational feedback into the Engineering Department to enable the Engineering Manager to make informed decisions regarding design changes and improvements

What skills & experience are we looking for?

Essential:

• Track record of delivering projects within the Mechanical/Prefabricated metal field
• Recognised Project Management Qualification/s (i.e. APMP)
• Previous experience in Project Management in a manufacturing/Mechanical environment
• Multi-disciplined technical knowledge relevant including an understanding of legislative
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• Well organised
• Working knowledge of industry Control of Work processes and tools
• Capable of interpreting detailed engineering drawings – RAMS – ITP's
• Strong Fabrication and Welding background in a workshop environment
• Strong communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of managing 3rd party multi-disciplined teams on behalf of Client

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing related subject
• Recognised Project Management Qualification/s (i.e. APMP)

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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