Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Package Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Main Civil Works Section.
What will you do?
The CWA is recruiting for a Secondary Steel Work (SSW) Package Manager to lead the management and oversight of a Tier 1 subcontractor responsible for the off-site fabrication of secondary steelwork components for the Sizewell C Nuclear Island. This is a pivotal role that will ensure critical components are designed, manufactured, inspected, documented and delivered in line with project, quality and nuclear safety requirements.
Working across engineering, manufacturing and construction teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring right-first-time delivery, driving quality standards, managing interfaces and supporting the transition of fabricated components to site for installation
- Acting as the day-to-day engineering interface with the appointed Tier 1 subcontractor.
- Providing technical guidance, making effective engineering decisions and supporting supplier performance.
- Leading coordination between Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Construction teams.
- Reviewing manufacturing drawings, technical documentation and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Managing RFIs, FCRs and NCRs while maintaining configuration control and governance requirements.
- Supporting design optimisation for manufacturability and installation sequencing.
- Driving supplier performance and ensuring manufacturing activities meet nuclear quality standards, including welding, NDT, material traceability and dimensional control requirements.
- Identifying and mitigating risks across the manufacturing lifecycle while championing safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the wider team
What are we looking for?
- A degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience managing the off-site fabrication of complex secondary steelwork packages.
- Experience managing suppliers and manufacturing performance within large, regulated infrastructure environments.
- Strong understanding of nuclear or highly regulated project quality requirements.
- The ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications and interface data.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Commercial awareness, procurement knowledge and experience delivering successful project outcomes.
Desirable experience includes involvement in Hinkley Point C or other nuclear new-build projects, NEC contract knowledge and manufacturing performance management within large-scale infrastructure programmes
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Job Reference: CWA00269
