Bouygues Construction
Preconstruction Manager
Requirements
Requires a relevant degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, professional membership of a recognized institution, and a current CSCS card; English proficiency at CEFR B2 or above is required if applicable. Candidates should have significant experience leading preconstruction, readiness, or mobilization on complex infrastructure projects, including enabling works and earthworks, with strong coordination, risk management, communication, and commercial awareness.
Job Description
Bouygues are part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance) and as theCWA we will support the building for 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.
What You Will Do
- Lead the planning, coordination, and readiness activities for enabling and earthworks operations within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) at Sizewell C.
- Act as the critical interface between program, engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, permitting, environmental, and supply chain teams to ensure all prerequisites for delivery are met.
- Develop and manage readiness plans , coordinate cross-functional activities, and monitor risks and constraints to ensure seamless mobilization and execution.
- Oversee site establishment, temporary works, utilities diversions, access roads, environmental mitigation, and earthworks operations .
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards , including CDM Regulations, nuclear industry standards, and SZC policies .
- Provide governance and assurance by establishing readiness reporting, dashboards, and performance indicators for senior management.
What We Are Looking For
- Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional membership of a recognized institution (eg, ICE, APM, CIOB ).
- CSCS card (in date).
- CEFR Level B2 or above in English (if applicable).
- Significant experience in major infrastructure, nuclear, rail, highways, energy, or large-scale construction projects .
- Proven track record in preconstruction, construction readiness, or mobilization leadership roles .
- Experience managing enabling works and earthworks programs on complex projects.
- Strong understanding of construction delivery, engineering processes, and project lifecycle management .
- Knowledge of earthworks, temporary works, construction logistics, and enabling infrastructure .
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills .
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and interfaces .
- Commercial and procurement awareness.
- Risk management and mitigation planning expertise.
- Strong organizational and collaborative skills .
- Project Management qualification (eg, APM PMQ, Prince 2 ).
- Professional chartership (eg, ICE, APM, CIOB ).
- Program management and schedule integration expertise.
The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is a collaborative venture delivering excellence in civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Our values— Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity —guide everything we do, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment. We are committed to safety, innovation, and collaboration to deliver a project that will shape the future of energy in the UK.
If you have any question feel free to contact JAMES POLLITT
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About Bouygues Construction
Bouygues Construction employs 35,600 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life. For our customers in more than 50 countries, we deliver much more than projects. We build to create spaces, connections and opportunities. We improve daily life for millions of people by creating structures and buildings that welcome life in all its diversity, serving all our needs: housing, healthcare, education, work, tourism, leisure activities, public services, etc. We are aware that everything we build is here to stay, and our legacy as builders will be with us for generations to come. This is why every day, we look for new solutions in order to design, renovate, and build differently. Our aim is to address the critical imperatives of the environmental transition: we are committed to making construction sustainable and less resource-intensive. We support the development of low-carbon energy production and public transport infrastructures, and we construct and renovate buildings and neighbourhoods using low-carbon materials, optimising the design of our structures and taking account of their lifecycle. Because the men and women of Bouygues Construction are our most precious asset, we ensure that everyone is safe at all times, and that human rights and ethical standards are respected. Finally, we are committed to ensuring that everyone can achieve their full potential in their work by building a career path that reflects the values we hold dear: respect, commitment, pioneering and sharing.