About this role
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:
Position: Operations Preparation Manager
Location: Suffolk. This role will be predominantly site-based as the Operations organisation matures and local training activities are established. During the early stages of the role, some flexibility is available to support current project and training arrangements.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £82,186-£110,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include:
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidaysBonus: 5% annual bonusPension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contributionLife Assurance: Up to 8 x salary Closing Date: 6th October 2026
Role Overview:
This is a unique opportunity to help build the future Operations organisation for Sizewell C, shaping the people, processes and capabilities that will support station operation for decades to come. The role offers exposure across operational readiness, organisational capability, workforce development, commissioning support and operational governance, providing broad leadership experience within one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
Role Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with other senior members of the pre-operations team to deliver operational readiness objectives, supporting activities across multiple disciplines where required. Develop and implement operational readiness arrangements to support future station operations.Establish operational processes, procedures, standards and supporting documentation.Develop workforce plans, recruitment strategies, competence frameworks and training programmes.Define operational readiness criteria and support commissioning and handover activities.Provide operational input into design, construction and commissioning decisions.Support leadership development, succession planning and long-term organisational capability.Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence and organisational learning.Ensure operational requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.Define operational readiness criteria and support commissioning, system handover and operational transition activities. Leadership & Accountability:
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to secure support and alignment across multiple internal functions, directorates and external organisations to deliver operational readiness objectives. Act as the advocate for future Operations, ensuring operational requirements are represented throughout project delivery. Support the growth and maturation of the Operations function as Sizewell C progresses towards operation. Lead and develop Operations readiness resources, capability and organisational standards. Financial Accountability:
Manage resources and budgets associated with operational readiness activities.Support the development of business cases, resource plans and investment proposals.Ensure resources are effectively deployed to support operational readiness objectives. Risk Management:
Identify, assess and escalate risks that may impact operational readiness, plant handover or future operational performance.Support the development and implementation of mitigation plans.Ensure operational risks and long-term operating requirements are considered throughout project delivery. About You:
Essential
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving capability. Proven track record of developing and enhancing processes, procedures and ways of working. Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capability. Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to organisational capability growth. Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence and safety culture. Desirable
Background within a nuclear operations environment, including exposure to operational culture, competence management, workforce development, operator training or operational governance. Exposure to reactor operator training or competence development would be advantageous. Understanding of operational readiness, commissioning or operations management. Knowledge of Management of Operations principles and governance frameworks. Familiarity with workforce planning, competence management and capability development. Background in nuclear, power generation or other highly regulated sectors. Understanding of human performance and organisational learning principles. Knowledge of Pressurised Water Rea