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Head of Joint Design Office – Sizewell C
(Salary highly competitive – package negotiable for the right candidate)
Reports to: SZC Technical Director
Purpose
Lead the creation and operation of the Joint Design Office (JDO) at Sizewell C, delivering site-based engineering support for construction and commissioning. Ensure all work meets safety, quality, time, and cost targets, while building and leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the JDO strategy and operating model, applying lessons from HPC and other EPR projects.
- Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team (>100 FTE) from SZC, Responsible Designers, and supply chain partners.
- Oversee technical delivery, resolving engineering issues across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Monitor progress against milestones, budget (£350m EAC) and risks (~£100m), reporting to stakeholders.
- Maintain and approve nuclear safety case standards, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
- Act as Intelligent Customer for design modifications and external technical work.
- Represent the Technical Director in delegated meetings and decisions (financial authority up to £500k).
- Degree in engineering or science discipline.
- Extensive nuclear industry experience (PWR preferred) in senior leadership roles.
- Proven record managing large-scale, safety-critical projects.
- Strong understanding of safety cases, UK regulatory environment, and technical standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with budget control, cost management, and commercial decision-making.
Key Behaviours
- Humility: Value diverse perspectives, open to debate and collaboration.
- Positivity: Challenge constructively, promote solutions, encourage innovation.
- Respect: Uphold rules, embrace new ideas, and give/receive feedback well.
- Solidarity: Foster a one-team culture with shared responsibility.
- Clarity: Communicate clearly, promote alignment, and enable fast decisions.
Health, Safety & Sustainability
Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility. Ensure all activities meet legal, regulatory, and company HSE standards.
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Design, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
- Construction, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology
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Head of Joint Design Office – Sizewell C
(Salary highly competitive – package negotiable for the right candidate)
Reports to: SZC Technical Director
Purpose
Lead the creation and operation of the Joint Design Office (JDO) at Sizewell C, delivering site-based engineering support for construction and commissioning. Ensure all work meets safety, quality, time, and cost targets, while building and leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the JDO strategy and operating model, applying lessons from HPC and other EPR projects.
- Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team (>100 FTE) from SZC, Responsible Designers, and supply chain partners.
- Oversee technical delivery, resolving engineering issues across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Monitor progress against milestones, budget (£350m EAC) and risks (~£100m), reporting to stakeholders.
- Maintain and approve nuclear safety case standards, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
- Act as Intelligent Customer for design modifications and external technical work.
- Represent the Technical Director in delegated meetings and decisions (financial authority up to £500k).
- Degree in engineering or science discipline.
- Extensive nuclear industry experience (PWR preferred) in senior leadership roles.
- Proven record managing large-scale, safety-critical projects.
- Strong understanding of safety cases, UK regulatory environment, and technical standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with budget control, cost management, and commercial decision-making.
Key Behaviours
- Humility: Value diverse perspectives, open to debate and collaboration.
- Positivity: Challenge constructively, promote solutions, encourage innovation.
- Respect: Uphold rules, embrace new ideas, and give/receive feedback well.
- Solidarity: Foster a one-team culture with shared responsibility.
- Clarity: Communicate clearly, promote alignment, and enable fast decisions.
Health, Safety & Sustainability
Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility. Ensure all activities meet legal, regulatory, and company HSE standards.
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Design, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
- Construction, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology
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