Your new companyYou will be joining a high-profile, global specialist contractor operating across nuclear energy, defence and critical national infrastructure. This multi-accredited and industry-leading contractor works on some of the most complex and impactful programmes in science, security and sustainability, empowering people to grow, thrive and deliver meaningful change. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Project Manager to join their growing Sizewell C team.This is a full-time permanent position based in the Leiston area.Your new roleAs a Project Manager working on the Sizewell C programme, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of multi-year civil works projects within one of the UK's flagship clean-energy initiatives. You will gain deep nuclear industry understanding while helping to coordinate complex engineering, design and procurement activities across multiple stakeholders.Your key responsibilities will include:Taking a holistic view of Systems, Structures and Components within your programme areaEnsuring timely delivery of engineering studies by internal teams and contractors, aligned to project requirementsPreparing post-FID contract documentation with multidisciplinary teams, including technical specifications and contractual appendicesDriving implementation of site-specific design changes into programme deliverablesManaging internal and external technical interfaces to support coordinated design and deliveryEngaging early with stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks such as obsolescenceOverseeing the technical elements of procurement processes for allocated contractsEmbedding lessons learnt and knowledge-capture practices across project teams.This is a role where you can make a measurable impact while contributing to a major energy programme and the long-term sustainability of the UK's clean-power strategy.What you'll need to succeedTo excel in this role, you will bring:Strong project management knowledge and experience managing complex construction activitiesProven track record of leading major projects from concept through to handover in a highly technical, safety-critical environmentExperience in procurement and management of complex contractsCompetence in cost, risk, schedule and change control, including the use of Earned Value toolsExperience closing out commercial claims and handling associated negotiationsFull UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Starting salary up to £80,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance24 days' annual leave (option to buy up to 10 extra days) plus bank holidaysCompany pension scheme (matched up to 10%)Life assurancePrivate medical insuranceMultiple family-friendly benefitsFinancial wellbeing perks and lifestyle benefitsSupportive and collaborative work environmentClear pathways for professional growth and career progressionOpportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ