About the role
SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change.
The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZC’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The principal objectives of the current development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence).
Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning.
The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical replication of Hinkley Point C. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.
Key stakeholders are UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.
What you’ll be doing
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to undertake a dual role. This role involves assisting with the mobilisation of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) on the Sizewell C (SZC) project (70%) while also providing Executive Assistant support (30%) to the Civil Works Alliance Director. The position reports directly to the Alliance Director, with a functional reporting line to a project manager within the Strategy & ESG Directorate.

A key objective of this role is to support the timely and effective development and implementation of key mobilisation activities required to establish the CWA. Given the close oversight of these activities by the Alliance Director, this dual-role capacity is well-suited to the position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting the production and establishment of the following key workstreams:

• Supporting the Alliance Director.
• Supporting activities related to building the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) Information Management System (IMS).
• Assisting in the delivery of the Alliance and Behavioural coaching programmes.
• Assisting in the development of various Alliance collateral required for CWA staff communication and activities.
• Supporting the rollout of visual management and process development.
• Supporting activities aimed at maturing the Alliance operating model. Taking on and managing a portfolio of projects as they arise within the wider mobilisation programme. Supporting the development of alignment amongst the alliance partners and internal teams.

Who we’re looking for
STRATEGY - Principal Accountabilities and Activities

Project Management:

• Assist in the development and maintainance of detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Support the coordination and integration of teams across the Alliance and the client team (CWP) to optimise the development of key processes and systems.
• Support in the facilitation of collaborative workshops where required and ensure that each initiative follows project management standards to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Proactively work with managers and the mobilisation team to develop, support and implement scopes of works for the mobilisation of the Sizewell C project.

Stakeholder Management:

• Assist in identifying and engaging key stakeholders within the alliance and across various departments to ensure buy-in and support for deliverables.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and communication.
• Support and provide regular updates to management and leadership teams on workstream status’, risks, and performance.

Resource Management:

• Monitor resource and cost utilisation (in particularly with external consultants & labour) and make adjustments as necessary to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate resource-related risks.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Integrate key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics as set out for the CWA into deliverables where appropriate.
• Ensure alignment and track progress with the deliverables and requirements set out in the Project Alliance Agreement Prepare and present reports on performance, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously refine and improve programme execution.

Continuous Improvement:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the programme team.
• Implement best practices in programme and project management to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Encourage feedback and incorporate lessons learned to improve future initiatives.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Principal Accountabilities and Activities

Diary management

• Organising and support Alliance directors’ day to day activities
• Arranging events/meetings with all associated logistics, security & travel
• Email management and correspondence for key stakeholders

PAB board meetings

• Support co-ordination and structure to the governance lead in compilation of PAB/Governance papers as required
• Ensure logistical arrangements and adjustments are in place for key attendees

Events and offsite meetings

• Support in the arrangement of the following key meetings (but not limited to):
• CEO Quarterly meetings
• PAB Monthly meetings
• Consultants/external meetings & workshops
• Events (Alliance Summits, awards, team building etc)
• CWA Monthly Update Communications

Management

• Line management of CWA team organisers (circa 2-3)

Provide direction with managing priorities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds or working towards a formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in management/construction or experience equivalent
• Holds or working towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ
  Why work for us
  Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

A key objective of this role is to support the timely and effective development and implementation of key mobilisation activities required to establish the CWA. Given the close oversight of these activities by the Alliance Director, this dual-role capacity is well-suited to the position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting the production and establishment of the following key workstreams:

• Supporting the Alliance Director.
• Supporting activities related to building the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) Information Management System (IMS).
• Assisting in the delivery of the Alliance and Behavioural coaching programmes.
• Assisting in the development of various Alliance collateral required for CWA staff communication and activities.
• Supporting the rollout of visual management and process development.
• Supporting activities aimed at maturing the Alliance operating model. Taking on and managing a portfolio of projects as they arise within the wider mobilisation programme. Supporting the development of alignment amongst the alliance partners and internal teams

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more