Continuous Improvement Manager

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Continuous Improvement Manager (Sizewell C)
Civil Works Alliance
Sizewell C

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Business Improvement & Innovation Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of improvement activities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality within the Civil Works Alliance. This role requires a proven expertise in process improvement in large and complex civil engineering infrastructure, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
 

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with a passion for driving operational excellence to make a significant impact within one of the largest infrastructure programmes in the country.
 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Implement, embed and sustain daily / weekly visual performance management system.

•    Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives across the Civil Works Alliance.

•    Using root cause analysis, value stream mapping and other structured problem-solving tools to identify areas for improvement.

•    Develop and implement process improvement and visual management strategies, methodologies, and tools to enhance project performance.

•    Conduct data analysis to monitor the effectiveness of process improvements and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

•    Collaborate with Delivery Sections and Enabling Functions and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

•    Facilitate improvement workshops with Delivery Sections.

•    Provide training to educate delivery team on process improvement techniques and best practices.

•    Provide coaching to Section/Site CI Leads.

•    Create and maintain documentation related to process improvements, including process maps, flowcharts, and reports.

•    Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of process improvements.

•    Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in process improvement.

•    Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of process improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

•    Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

•    Certifications in process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma/ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable.

•    Proven experience as a Process Improvement Specialist or similar role in large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.

•    Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Last Planner or related frameworks.

•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex processes and develop innovative solutions.

•    Proficiency in statistical analysis and process mapping tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Viso or similar software.

•    Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

•    Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in civil works and infrastructure projects. Knowledge of Nuclear sector would be a plus.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.