Civil Works Alliance Maturity Model Project Manager - Sizewell C London Pro

at  Balfour Beatty

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 experienced Project Manager to implement a business maturity model within our rapidly growing Civil Work Alliance on the Sizewell C (SZC) project. This role is critical for ensuring that our partners and internal teams are aligned, processes are streamlined, and the Alliance matures effectively to meet strategic goals.

Project Management:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across different Alliance partners and the client team (CWP) to ensure seamless integration and execution of the maturity model initiatives.
• Facilitate collaborative workshops where required and ensure that each initiative follows project management standards to deliver high-quality outputs.

Stakeholder Management:

• Identify and engage key stakeholders within the alliance and across various departments to ensure buy-in and support for the maturity model initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and communication.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and Alliance partners on project status, risks, and performance.

Resource Management:

• Monitor resource utilisation and make adjustments as necessary to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate resource-related risks.

Change Management

• Access and monitor the change impact on people
• Design and execute comprehensive change management strategy including communication plans, training programs, and stakeholder engagement initiatives, to ensure smooth adoption and minimise resistance.
• Structure change management framework to be used by each initiative owner.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and success of the business maturity model implementation.
• Ensure alignment and track progress with the deliverables and requirements set out in the Project Alliance Agreement Prepare and present detailed reports on programme performance, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously refine and improve programme execution.

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the programme lifecycle to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.

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 strategic initiatives.

Who we’re looking for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in programme management, project management, or a related role, preferably within a large and complex organization.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering strategic initiatives, particularly in implementing business maturity models or similar frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of programme and project and change management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

Competencies

• Programme/Project and Change Management – Prosci certification would be a plus.
• Data visualisation and data analysis
• Communication (including writing skills) and Collaborative facilitation
• Agile & Lean methodologies

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.

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 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