We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security. In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively. The Site Pre-Construction Lead will lead the pre-construction team and ensure the successful planning and initiation of the Sizewell C project. The role will direct and manage a multidisciplinary pre-construction team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Responsibilities will include developing comprehensive project strategies, budgets, and schedules, and overseeing the preparation and review of project estimates to ensure accuracy in cost projections. You'll work closely with design teams to review and refine project plans and specifications, ensuring feasibility and compliance with all relevant standards. Serving as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders, facilitate clear and effective communication, addressing client needs and concerns promptly. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers is essential Ensuring safety is the overriding priority for any activity performed by the Pre-construction team(s) and recognize the importance of a strong Nuclear Safety as well as Industrial Safety. Key responsibilities will be: - Develop and implement a project management and construction support strategy to ensure the delivery of the Sizewell C project to safety, quality, time and cost targets. - Ensure that work scopes for each programme of work are defined and interfaces to other programmes clearly understood and managed. - Develop and lead a high performing team, capable of delivering the work scope, with clear roles and responsibilities and delivery accountabilities. - Drive the delivery of the programme activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements. - Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the programme. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised working closely with other senior colleagues. - Monitor and adjust the execution plan where issues arise to ensure the overall programme schedule is met. - Foster and promote collaboration between Pre-Constructions team(s), MDT team members and supply chain partners to achieve 'best for project outcomes. - Ensure schedules are developed and maintained for the programme and that schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules. - Ensure that programme contractual requirements are fulfilled and work with the Head of Commercial for Site Delivery to maintain the highest standards of commercial and contractual rigour. - Liaise with regulators and other external stakeholders to ensure they fully understand the programme and any changes made to it and to manage any regulatory interventions. - Maintain an overview of the quality of work delivered and instigate remedial action where required. - Provide an interface between the Engineering function and the Delivery organisation to ensure the plant is built as designed. - Implementing a construction readiness review process on work scope packages based on complexity. - Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent in Construction Management or related subject or a demonstrable level of experience based on years of experience and project assignments. - Extensive working knowledge in the delivery of large complex construction projects. - Management of strategic planning developing construction sequencing and recovery plans. - In-depth knowledge and experience of programme progress and forecast position and planning. - Good working knowledge of commercial principles affecting construction matters. - Awareness of project change control and risk management processes. - Ability to build and manage a diverse and high performing team. - Ability to work collaboratively and in an integrated team environment. - Excellent organisational and communication skills. - Motivational approach and the ability to energise team members by building a climate of trust and understanding. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. 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