Overview
Inspection Manager – Bristol, BS32 4TR, United Kingdom
Job Description
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Inspection Manager – Sizewell C
Location: London or Bristol (3 days per week) with monthly travel to Paris.
Employment basis: Permanent and the role is expected to be a full-time position.
Working pattern: We operate on an office-based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you’ll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require, typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project. Flexibility to be on site when needed is essential.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience. Plus bonus, market leading pension and other flexible benefits.
Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025
The Opportunity
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 the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK’s next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. It has recently achieved Financial Investment Decision (FID) meaning that all the funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place guaranteeing the full delivery of this new nuclear power station. 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.
Inspection Manager – Sizewell C
The Inspection Manager at Sizewell C plays a key role in integrating manufacturing and surveillance activities to support the delivery of nuclear components and systems. This is not a traditional inspection or quality control role. Instead, it focused on bringing manufacturing and surveillance together. Managing expert teams and coordinating with external organisations responsible for executing manufacturing and surveillance tasks.
This a leadership role and you’ll lead teams of manufacturing discipline experts and quality engineering professionals who travel to suppliers to oversee and support the execution of works. The Inspection Manager is responsible for delegating tasks to the appropriate organisations, monitoring what they are doing, managing performance and resolving issues that may impact project delivery.
A significant part of the role includes collaboration with EDF SA, the RD Consortium, Edvance, and other stakeholders to assess performance, ensure results are satisfactory and address any concerns. The Inspection Manager also plays a governance role, chairing monthly Manufacturing Steering Committee meetings to review how manufacturing and surveillance activities are progressing, highlight any issues and presenting plans to resolve them.
This position requires strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with the ability to manage complex reporting and governance processes. If you’re a Manufacturer Surveillance Coordinator this could be a great fit for you.
The Skills
- Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Experience leading inspection and manufacturing surveillance teams on large-scale projects.
- Skilled in engaging senior stakeholders to drive high-quality outcomes.
- Proven ability to manage high-performing teams and resolve delivery challenges.
- Strong communicator, able to navigate complex interfaces and influence across organisations.
- Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems, especially ISO 9001 in industrial contexts.
- Effective team leader with coaching, delegation, and review capabilities.
- Capable of producing clear, concise, and informative reports.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
Desirable
- Experience in manufacturing or inspection on major projects.
- Background in nuclear or similarly regulated industries.
- Ability to identify and collaborate with subject matter experts.
- Tact and patience is frequently required to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.
- Experience working closely with surveillance organisations.
Full job description available upon request.
As this role is within a government-funded project, we are required to comply with strict UK right-to-work legislation. Unfortunately, this means we are not able to provide visa sponsorship or support with immigration applications. To be considered, applicants must already hold the legal right to live and work in the UK. We are committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who meet this requirement.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a national mega project that will shape the UK’s energy future. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your leadership and expertise will make a tangible impact.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Additional Information
Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.
The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.
By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF’s employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.
