Construction Senior Procurement Manager at CWA, London

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Construction Senior Procurement 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 Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. The principal objectives of the current development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence). Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a 
new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK. Key stakeholders are UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Implement the Contracting Strategy and Delivery & Contracting Plan as directed by Procurement Lead
• Deliver Procurement and Supply Chain commitments within the Programme Alliance Agreement
• Working with peers to leverage opportunities to mitigate market risk and impact and deliver project wide efficiencies across all aspects of procurement and supply chain management.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans to ensure the Project has the appropriate supply chain resources in place to support current and forecasted levels.
• Ensure that supply chain performance meets or exceeds the operational and commercial requirements of the business.
• Deliver exceptional levels of operational and financial performance in the supply chain, with particular emphasis on project delivery and total supply chain cost efficiencies.
• Lead important negotiations, to ensure the most effective commercial outcomes and to eliminate/manage risk effectively.
• Support the procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements.
• Attract, build, develop and retain the right sized team with the right mindset to deliver the procurement and supply chain requirements across the CWA creating an inclusive and progressive culture for our people.
• Support training & development, staff appraisals, retention & reward, and recruitment to provide an effective procurement service for the project.
• Provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with the project governance and procurement best practice throughout the process to meet current legislation and nuclear regulations.
• Develop the project supplier database linked to Compete For – include market assessments, track effectiveness of engagement, prequalification status, and bid support performance.
• Monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
• Develop professional, robust and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors and service providers, who will provide best value to SZC.
• Assist in the development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising.
• Lead the implementation the Sustainable Procurement Plan
• Ensure a relentless focus on “Zero Harm”.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills
Essential
• Negotiation skills
• Legal & contracting law
• Supplier relationship management 
• Risk & opportunity management 
• Project procurement strategy 
• Supply chain planning & logistics 
• Product knowledge 
Desirable
• Project management 
• Nuclear culture / behaviours
• Commercial & business acumen 
• Client & stakeholder management 
• People management  
• Social sustainability

Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces 
and relationships that exist.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed 
experience and capability.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Delivering robust procurement strategies
• A measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement. 
• Ability to focus on the targets and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity.
Desirable
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another 
construction focused Institute (i.e., CIOB or RICS)
• Industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification. 

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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