Job Description

Infrastructure Director - London, EC2R 7BP, UK

Location: Suffolk & London (dual-site presence required)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Executive Package

Bonus: 15%

Benefits: £8400 car allowance, private medical cover, contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/15% employer, plus other lifestyle benefits.

Sizewell C is a nationally significant nuclear new build project that will play a critical role in the UK’s energy future. The Civil Works Programme, valued at £9bn, forms the foundation of the first six years of construction and beyond.

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Infrastructure Director to join our senior leadership team, leading major infrastructure packages including Enabling & Earthworks, Marine & Tunnelling, and Permanent Roads & Networks.

The Opportunity

As Infrastructure Director, reporting to the Civil Works Programme Director, you will be responsible for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure elements. Your role involves strategic leadership across engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost commitments are met.

This high-impact role offers the chance to work with government stakeholders, international partners, and a broad supply chain to shape the UK’s clean energy future.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide client leadership across infrastructure packages, aligning with SZC’s safety and strategic goals.
2. Lead multidisciplinary teams from design to commissioning.
3. Oversee performance of delivery partners, ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards.
4. Interface with UK Government, regulators, supply chain leaders, and alliance partners.
5. Manage assurance, change control, governance, and performance monitoring.
6. Coordinate programme hold points and manage regulatory and technical interfaces, including nuclear safety.
7. Foster a high-performing team culture emphasizing safety, delivery, and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced infrastructure or major projects leader with a track record in delivering complex, high-value programmes, preferably in regulated sectors.
• Significant leadership experience in major infrastructure or civil engineering projects, ideally in nuclear or energy sectors.
• Deep understanding of governance, assurance, and lifecycle delivery in complex environments.
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills, including with government and regulators.
• Commercial and contractual acumen for leading multi-partner delivery.
• Degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline; chartership or professional status preferred.

Why Join Us?

At Sizewell C, you will be integral to delivering a landmark UK infrastructure project that provides low-carbon electricity. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape sustainable energy’s future, fostering innovation, economic growth, and environmental responsibility.

Join us to help Britain reach its Net Zero emissions target by 2050 and be part of a pioneering project in nuclear energy.

We are progressing rapidly towards the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, with construction starting soon after. The project enjoys strong government support and public backing, making this an exceptional time to join.

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