EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: Sizewell C, Suffolk, site
- based.
Employment type: Permanent full-time
Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full
- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part
- time approach where possible.
Salary: 60,000 -£65,000 dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.
Closing date: Wednesday 20th November.
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
We have a fantastic opportunity for the Waste Manager at Sizewell C.
Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.
The Role
Join the Sizewell C project as the Waste Manager, driving efficient waste management operations for one of the UK's most significant construction projects. Lead the management of a high-value waste contract, ensuring top-notch safety, quality, and sustainability. You'll oversee waste reduction initiatives, coordinate with project contractors, monitor environmental impact, and handle budgets for services up to £100m. Shape and innovate waste solutions, boost recycling, and reduce landfill.
If you're ready to make a measurable impact, this role is for you!
Areas of responsibility will not necessarily be limited to the main Sizewell C construction site but will likely include a few off-site associated developments.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain in-depth knowledge of waste legislation and apply expertise from experience in large-scale waste management organizations.
Utilise recent and relevant knowledge in service supply environments to enhance waste management operations.
Oversee and develop project packages with budgets up to £100m, leveraging proven project management skills.
Apply significant management experience gained on construction sites, industrial plants, or high-hazard industries.
Ensure successful delivery within large-scale project environments, meeting timelines and budget expectations.
Develop and implement strategies for dynamic, fast-paced project delivery.
Engage positively with stakeholders, both internal and external, through strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Tackle complex issues strategically, contributing to a cohesive "one team" approach within the local supply chain vision.
Chair Monthly Waste Management meetings with the contractor’s waste leads.
Liaise regularly with the Environment Agency.
Essential skills
In debt knowledge of waste legislation and proven experience within a large-scale waste management organisation.
Recent and relevant In-depth knowledge and experience in a Service Supply environment.
Project management experience of working with and developing similar sized packages of work relating to expected budget of up to £100m.
Significant management experience on a construction site, other industrial plant or other high hazard industry.
Proven track record of delivery within a large project environment.
Ability to develop a strategy and deliver projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and experience of positive stakeholder engagement internally and externally.
Sufficient IT skills including reporting writing.
Intellectual capacity to deal with complex issues and work within our local supply chain vision, creating a one team ethos.
Desirable
Degree standard education or recent relevant senior management experience working at a similar level in a related industrial setting.
IOSH Construction Safety Qualification.
NEC3 Contract training.
Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 or APM).
COTC qualification in non-hazardous waste management.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Managers
If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!
A full job description is available on application.
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Power in Diversity
Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.
To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.
We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:
Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently
Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.