Project Manager - BOP

Project Manager – Balance of Plant

Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days per week).

Salary: Circa £80,000, dependent on experience.

Benefits include:

• Bonus 5%
• Pension up to 15% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wide range of flexible benefits

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026.

Sizewell C is a major UK infrastructure project delivering low‑carbon energy. It represents a critical investment in national energy security, regional growth and long‑term skilled employment.

The Role

As Project Manager within the Balance of Plant programme, you will lead a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team and oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of crucial systems, structures and components across several buildings and contracts within the BOP area.

From engineering through to commissioning, you will ensure excellence at every stage by:

• Leading multi‑disciplinary teams to achieve seamless delivery.
• Taking ownership of budgets, schedules, risk management and quality assurance.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to manage complex interfaces smoothly.
• Applying your technical expertise and leadership to uphold the highest standards of execution and compliance.

About You

You are an experienced Project Professional with a proven track record of delivering large‑scale, complex projects from concept to completion. You blend technical know‑how with strategic insight and excel in:

Engineering & Project Lifecycle – Leading projects from initial design through to commissioning.

Commercial Expertise – Managing high‑value contracts, controlling costs and resolving claims confidently.

Risk & Quality Management – Ensuring operational excellence in high‑pressure, high‑stakes environments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Background in mechanical, electrical, process systems or civil engineering within large‑scale industrial plant environments.
• Proven success coordinating multi‑disciplinary design and procurement activities, driving teams to meet key deadlines.
• Strong grasp of the complexities involved in major projects, particularly in managing interfaces between different scope areas.
• Experience in project management or project engineering covering the full lifecycle from concept through to handover.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively in both client‑facing and contractor‑facing scenarios.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and leadership abilities.

Behavioural Competencies

Humility

Recognise the value brought by diverse cultures and experiences. Be open to others' points of view, willing to debate and compromise.

Positivity

Positively challenge poor quality and performance, identify solutions at the lowest possible level and encourage new ideas.

Respect

Value the rules and environment, give and receive feedback respectfully, and embrace new people and ideas.

Solidarity

One team, working closely and helping each other. Empowered teams always looking forward with shared responsibility for delivery.

Clarity

Communicate clearly and consistently, promote collaboration and team alignment, facilitate clearer and faster decision‑making, and drive simplification at all levels.

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