Assistant HV Project Manager

EDF Energy

  • Leiston, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Job DescriptionSizewell C. The power of good for Britain.Assistant HV Project ManagerLocation: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).Contract: Permanent, full-time.Salary: £50,00 - 55,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.Closing date: Wednesday 24 September 2025About the RoleWe're looking for a highly motivated Assistant HV Project Manager to join our Site Operations Team. This role supports the mobilisation of early services and also the transition to full service provision and Operation and maintenance. You'll work closely with the Project Managers and Principal Contractor team to ensure all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with project goals.Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the HV Project Manager in delivering NEC ECC HV Projects, including:
  • 132kV Substation build and 132kV cable route
  • Construction Electricity Supply (CES) Package Substations & 11kV network
  • Assist with project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication
  • Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets, providing regular updates
  • Support monthly project reviews with the Senior Leadership Team
Assist with:
  • Commercial and financial tasks
  • Programme, risk, change control, and quality management
  • Resource scheduling and material call-offs
  • Site safety tours and compliance
What You'll Bring:Experience & Skills:
  • Proven experience in large infrastructure or utility projects
  • Familiarity with NEC ECC Option A contracts
  • Experience with DCO-constrained projects
  • Proficiency in:
  • P6 Programme Management
  • Microsoft PowerBI, PowerApps, SharePoint
  • CEMAR software experience
Core Competencies:
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation
  • Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing abilities
  • Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality protocols
Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a national mega project that will shape the UK's energy future. You'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your leadership and expertise will make a tangible impact.Ready to take the next step in your career?Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.Additional InformationJoin the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.It's not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe's largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That's one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you've ever experienced before, and you'll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C - along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset - is powering the change. We're ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there's never been a better time to join our project.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C's employee and EDF's employee . Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

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