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.
What you’ll be doing
Avonmouth hub will become the main offsite hub for the Marine and Tunnel (M+T) portion. Starting mobilisation in 2025, this hub site will integrate the construction works for most of the precast and prefabricated elements to be delivered as permanent works for the M+T portion.

The Avonmouth Lifting Manager will hold responsibility for all lifting operations related the project area, including those undertaken during preliminary/civil works to set up the construction area, as well as potential subcontractors being use throughout the project life. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and coordination with the various stakeholders in the area, supporting the operational teams to carry out any lifting operation in the safest manner and ensure integration with the wider M+T management team, including London office and SZC site management.

• Lead and manage all lifting operations at Avonmouth site from initial site establishment to the completion of construction works.
• Develop and establish the required lifting team to support activities to be undertaken at the construction area.
• Implementation of lifting assurance processes for preliminary works and future operations in all the site areas of Avonmouth, including Tunnel Precast Factory, Heads & Ramps area and logistics operations at the rail terminal.
• Establishment and approval process of all Lifting Plans required for the area prior to the execution of works on site. This task is extended to the supervision and management of any potential subcontractor operating in the area, ensuring their adherence to SZC and CWA Standards.
• Support the Avonmouth management team with the procurement phase, contract or package activities to ensure the lifting operations and equipment selection is delivered safely, on time, to budget.
• Provide technical advice and troubleshooting assistance during project development and execution stages.
• Ensure compliance at Avonmouth hub with legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to lifting operations and construction (e.g. LOLER).
• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders for the construction site (staff, manpower, subcontractors, etc).
• Building strong relationships with the wider M+T package managers and management team (London and Avonmouth site).
• Establish effective communication with the wider M+T team to communicate any potential risk or deviation that might impact on the wider development of the works and/or the planned lifting operations.
• Manage and support the Lifting team and lifting supervisors to gain knowledge and confidence to execute lifting operations according to standards applicable for the SZC project.
• Establish a training path and upskilling for members of the lifting team.
• Inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement.
• Complying with all Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Undertaking other such reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Who we’re looking for

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Proven experience as a Lifting Manager or similar role in the construction industry, preferably on nuclear projects and/or large-infrastructure projects related to precast or tunnelling activities.
• Strong knowledge of lifting operations for construction processes, methods, and best practices, particularly heavy civil works and precast operations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance, as well as ensuring works are in line with safe systems of works for lifting operations, permits and construction method statement.
• Experience on preparation, submission and management of Lifting Plans for large-infrastructure projects.
• Working within a culture of Zero Harm

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

The Avonmouth Lifting Manager will hold responsibility for all lifting operations related the project area, including those undertaken during preliminary/civil works to set up the construction area, as well as potential subcontractors being use throughout the project life. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and coordination with the various stakeholders in the area, supporting the operational teams to carry out any lifting operation in the safest manner and ensure integration with the wider M+T management team, including London office and SZC site management.

• Lead and manage all lifting operations at Avonmouth site from initial site establishment to the completion of construction works.
• Develop and establish the required lifting team to support activities to be undertaken at the construction area.
• Implementation of lifting assurance processes for preliminary works and future operations in all the site areas of Avonmouth, including Tunnel Precast Factory, Heads & Ramps area and logistics operations at the rail terminal.
• Establishment and approval process of all Lifting Plans required for the area prior to the execution of works on site. This task is extended to the supervision and management of any potential subcontractor operating in the area, ensuring their adherence to SZC and CWA Standards.
• Support the Avonmouth management team with the procurement phase, contract or package activities to ensure the lifting operations and equipment selection is delivered safely, on time, to budget.
• Provide technical advice and troubleshooting assistance during project development and execution stages.
• Ensure compliance at Avonmouth hub with legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to lifting operations and construction (e.g. LOLER).
• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders for the construction site (staff, manpower, subcontractors, etc).
• Building strong relationships with the wider M+T package managers and management team (London and Avonmouth site).
• Establish effective communication with the wider M+T team to communicate any potential risk or deviation that might impact on the wider development of the works and/or the planned lifting operations.
• Manage and support the Lifting team and lifting supervisors to gain knowledge and confidence to execute lifting operations according to standards applicable for the SZC project.
• Establish a training path and upskilling for members of the lifting team.
• Inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement.
• Complying with all Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Undertaking other such reasonable duties appropriate to the role

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