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Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2-Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity. The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke. We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
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
Proficiency in statistical analysis and process mapping tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Visio or similar software
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in civil works and infrastructure projects
Nice to have:
A master’s degree is preferred
Knowledge of Nuclear sector would be a plus
Certifications in process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma/ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable