- Vacancy Reference:5117
- Contract Type:Full Time
- Temp or Perm:Permanent
- City:Ipswich
- Closing Date:5 October 2026
- Salary:£75,000
Do you want to work for a business who genuinely values and empowers its employees?
Do you want to work for business that is committed to your development, progression and well-being?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Systems Lead at Sizewell C.
The Systems Lead is accountable for the mobilisation, operational ownership, and continuous improvement of delivery management, logistics, and planning systems supporting the Wilson James Lead Logistics Partnership at Sizewell C. The role sits at the intersection of live logistics operations, digital systems delivery, and client-facing service, ensuring that systems actively enable safe, compliant, and efficient site logistics from mobilisation through to business-as-usual operations.
What we can offer you:
- Salary starting from £75,000 (depending on experience).
- 8.65% bonus.
- Travel and lodge allowance.
- Working Monday - Friday
- Annual leave of 25 days per year.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Company sick pay.
- Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution.
- Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service.
- As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
What do we need from you:
- Delivery-focused mindset with the ability to influence disparate stakeholders.
- Construction Logistics Expertise: Strong background in logistics operations, providing valuable insights into operational requirements.
- Strong data analytics, and data management, inquisitive with an ability to identify patterns and constraints.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical senior audiences.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent IT skills with a working knowledge of all MS Office packages. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
- Working knowledge of Business Intelligence Analytics Tools (Power BI/Splunk/DOMO).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels.
- CITB HS&E Managers and Professionals certificate (MAPS) – must be obtained before
the start date.
Desirable
- A Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Site Specific Information
- You must be able to provide a 3-year work/ unemployment/ education history required for vetting process in line with SZC protocols.
- You must be able to obtain the SZC pass.
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications
Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.



