Director Program Management Office

Venesky-Brown Recruitment are looking for a PMO Director to join the team at Sizewell C. This contract role (daily rate) is based in the London office with hybrid working available. Please read on for full details.

Job Purpose / Overview:

The Project Management Office Director reports to the Delivery Director and has end-to-end accountability for establishing, leading and managing the Project Management Office (PMO) for Sizewell C. This is a broad and senior role, critical to the successful delivery of this high-profile and complex project.

The PMO is responsible for the maintenance of the integrated project baseline to ensure a consistent and transparent single source of truth for schedule, cost, risk and data configuration/integration, supporting effective performance management across the delivery programmes. The team establishes consistent management practices across the programmes, with the support of the EPR Programme, and can support with cross-programme initiatives (including digital and data management).

The PMO provides support to the project in the following areas:

• Integrated Programme Controls:

Principal Accountabilities

Establish the Sizewell C PMO:

• Define the PMO vision, mission and operating model, with clarity on work scope to be delivered within the programme of work and the interfaces to the other programmes. Drive delivery of this scope to a high standard (safely, quality, time and cost)
• Establish and lead a team, capable of delivering the work scope, with clear roles and responsibilities and delivery accountabilities.
• Implement PMO framework (including processes and tools) based upon lessons learned and recognised best practice principles to provide integrated project controls, including Schedule Management, Cost Management, Risk Management & Reporting
• Act as the focal point for control of work against schedule and definition of project progress – directly inform executive and board decisions relative to re-allocation of resources and scheduling of activities.
• Reporting and Management Information
• Ensure visibility, accuracy and transparency of the project critical path.
• Provide schedule management and reporting for SZC project – including cost and earned value reporting and management; NNB and Responsible Designer schedule management.

Leadership and Culture

• Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the programme. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, with escalation as required.
• Provide leadership to a team of staff, so that staff are fully aware of their objectives and goals to deliver the action plans as agreed and that the “visions, values and ambitions” of the business are communicated and lived.
• Ensure all staff are trained to an excellent standard thus strengthening business capability to drive optimal performance.
• Proactively identify and develop a talent pipeline and ensure this meets organisational succession needs.
• Role model and promote the project values. Develop a cost-conscious culture within the project and foster a culture of continuous improvement and organisational learning.

Stakeholder engagement

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members across both Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C.
• Act as the interface with third parties relating to Schedule, Cost & Risk (e.g. National Audit Office, shareholders et al)
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including government bodies, shareholders, regulators and suppliers to provide assurance and build confidence.
• Represent the project externally as appropriate, showcasing the progress and achievements of the project.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Experience of shaping and developing strategic changes through management of large projects.
• Experience of senior leadership (to include budgetary and staffing responsibilities).
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in the management of major capital projects and programmes, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector.
• Experience and understanding of project management and project control best practice.

SZC Overview:

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.

About Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Venesky-Brown Recruitment are a UK-based Recruitment Agency, specialising in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT & Digital, and Professional Services. Established in 2005, we've evolved into industry leaders, driven by our mission to inspire and empower through meaningful employment.

When you join us, you gain access to a stable, long-term career. We collaborate with Tier 1 clients on major infrastructure projects, offering growth opportunities and a clear career pathway. Our comprehensive Career Development Programs, from Level 2 Construction Operations to Level 6 Site Management, bridge skill gaps to benefit both you and our clients.