IT & Telecommunications Lead

 
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. 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic IT and Telecommunications Lead to join our team at the Sizewell C project. The primary objective of this role is to manage and coordinate all IT&T (Information Technology & Telecommunications) aspects related to the project, ensuring capacity assurance, governance, and stakeholder support. 

The IT&T Lead will be responsible for the stakeholder management with Electrical stakeholders such as BT, Vodafone and others. Lead and oversee the design and deployment of an integrated radio and telecommunications system for the project site, consisting of Emergency services communications (airwave/ESN), VHF/UHF construction radio, cellular network voice/data and outdoor Wi-Fi network. 

This entails the delivery of the temporary IT&T & radio mast; Openreach connection and network interface; permanent IT&T masts; permanent IT&T fibre network and associated infrastructure; permanent IT&T interface buildings and coordination with ERP.

The IT&T Lead plays a vital role in resolving technical radio and telecommunication issues, risk mitigation, change management, and maintaining high standards of compliance, contributing significantly to the Sizewell C project's smooth progression, success, and efficiency.

The role is pivotal in ensuring that all the works relating to telecoms and radio to adhere to client specifications, project timelines, and budgets. 

The Role

You’ll be the primary point of contact responsible for:

Lead the resolution of IT&T challenges, including the digital architecture aligns with the project’s objectives and industry best practices. 

Lead IT&T capacity assurance, governance and stakeholder assistance.

Management of the budget for IT&T utility works, ensure effective monitoring of costs for IT&T works and identify and manage risks related to IT&T utility works.

Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and other teams.

Manage interdependencies between IT&T infrastructure development and other site construction phases and assess and address the impact of IT&T works on overall project timelines and deliverables.

Ensure client satisfaction regarding delivery time, cost, and quality, complementing the responsibilities of the Utilities Service Manager.

Ensure all utility-related activities adhere to the CDM Regulations (CDM), emphasising the integration of sustainable practices throughout the project's lifecycle.

Responsible for effective coordination with Utilities Construction teams, including Design, Temporary Works, and Consents Managers, to ensure compliance with DCO and best practices.

The skills:

Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Proficiency in project management software and tools, with a solid understanding of project planning, execution, and monitoring.

Demonstrate ability in risk management and problem-solving.

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project or Construction Management, or a related field.

Extensive experience in utilities coordination or management on large construction projects, with a track record of successful project delivery.

Strong experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Knowledge of environmental management and sustainability practices.

Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you

A full job description is available on application.

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Power in Diversity 

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome. 

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate 

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance 

Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise 

Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other 

Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently 

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best. 

Competitive Salary and Benefits 

 We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing. 

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. 

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.