Change Lead

Company: Communications Workers of America
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

As part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), you will support the building of Sizewell C, a 3.2‑gigawatt low‑carbon power station for around 6 million homes. This senior leadership role reports directly to the Head of Project Controls and focuses on change management across the project.

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Lead the delivery and governance of the Change Management process across the CWA, ensuring compliance and consistency
  • Manage the complete lifecycle of change – from SZC directions and instructions through to compensation events, recovery plans and contingency drawdowns
  • Coordinate interrelated changes across sections to maintain program and cost integrity
  • Configure and leverage Oracle Primavera Unifier to track, report and manage all change activities
  • Develop dashboards, metrics and reporting tools that provide visibility of change performance and trends
  • Support strategic decision‑making by integrating cost, time, risk and contract constraints
  • Champion HSE and Nuclear Safety as embedded principles in every change decision
  • Promote Digital Engineering tools and processes, establishing integrated systems linking BIM data with schedule and budget
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients (NNB and EDF), acting as a strategic advisor
  • Develop high‑performing teams and drive capability development across the alliance
  • Protect the integrity of the CWA’s cost and program envelopes

Who you are

  • A results‑driven leader with at least 12–15 years of experience leading project controls on complex, mega‑infrastructure projects for leading international tier 1 contractors
  • Qualified to APM PMQ, APMG Project Planning and Control Practitioner level or equivalent (MRISC preferred)
  • Expert in contract, cost and EVM systems, including PRISM, Unifier and InEight
  • Passionate about excellence – willing to go the extra mile and continually search for ways to add value
  • A champion for HSE and Nuclear Safety who embeds these principles throughout your work
  • A collaborative team player who shares knowledge and empowers others to deliver
  • Customer‑focused with the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and build sustainable relationships
  • Adaptable and energized by change, learning quickly and responding positively to evolving demands
  • An excellent communicator who achieves clarity and impact in all interactions
  • Someone who delivers operational excellence consistently

Why join us

You’ll lead change management on a project defining Britain’s energy future – delivering clean, reliable electricity for at least 60 years. You’ll work with innovative teams using cutting‑edge digital systems, supported by a client committed to strategic delivery. Your expertise will directly impact national infrastructure and meet urgent UK energy needs.

What we will offer you

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke – which offer market‑leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, a pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity.

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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Posted: June 13th, 2026