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Job Purpose / Overview

The EPRP Manager reports to the Head of ERP Programme and is responsible for acting as the primary Intelligent Customer within Sizewell C (SZC) for the EPR Programme (EPRP). This role ensures the effective application of the EPRP Manual and the HPC/SZC Collaboration Agreement on behalf of SZC. The postholder will oversee the replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC) and the close collaboration of functions, ensuring that EPRP activities are effectively coordinated to meet SZC's needs.

The EPRP comprises six functional areas for which resources are shared and/or close collaboration exists between HPC and SZC, some to a greater or lesser extent. These are:

PMO

Digital & IT

Quality

Supply Chain

HR

Legal

The EPRP Manager will work closely with HPC and SZC leadership teams, particularly those responsible for service provision in the six functional areas, ensuring delivery to safety, quality, time, and cost. The role will act as the ultimate client for SZC regarding the EPRP, managing contract operations, incorporating lessons learned, and ensuring contractual efficiency. The postholder will provide performance reports to the EPRP Board, offering oversight of activities and ensuring value delivery to both projects.

Additionally, the role will focus on identifying opportunities to enhance EPRP collaboration and performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

Contract Management & Governance

• Manage the EPRP contract on behalf of SZC, ensuring effective replication from HPC and collaboration across projects.
• Manage associated contracts, including the EPRP Programme Manual and HPC/SZC Collaboration Agreement, serving as the SZC subject matter expert.
• Oversee EPRP activities, demonstrating value addition to SZC.
• Lead development of three-year strategic plans and annual operational plans for EPRP.
• Manage Task Orders annually, ensuring budget alignment and financial reconciliation.
• Oversee EPRP budget and resource planning, ensuring appropriate cost allocations and recharge mechanisms.

Performance & Compliance

• Define, implement and run KPIs for EPRP, ensuring SZC meets its contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with EPRP governance, leading key progress forums.
• Maintain processes to ensure EPRP operations align with regulatory and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Build and manage effective relationships across SZC, HPC, and EPRP.

Act as a bridge between EPRP functions, facilitating best practice sharing and organizational learning.

Continuous Improvement & Conflict Resolution

• Identify and drive improvements in EPRP collaboration and performance.
• Support EPRP Heads of Functions in resource allocation between projects.
• Act as an escalation point for conflict resolution, engaging senior leadership when necessary.

Dimensions

• Direct Reports: None (close collaboration with six functional area leaders).
• Financial Responsibilities: Oversight of EPRP contract financial management.
• Risk Management: Critical role in ensuring SZC's effective engagement with EPRP while maintaining client control.

Financial

Responsible for supporting the financial management of EPRP in the management of the contract on behalf of SZC.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a management role within a complex, regulated organization (nuclear industry experience preferred but not essential).
• Strong programme and contract management expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Effective influencer with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proven leadership experience in a matrixed structure.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience in budget management with a focus on financial stability and objectives.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

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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.