Sizewell C isn’t just building the future of clean, British-made energy — it’s already transforming lives across the UK.
Thousands of people are already working on the project. It is creating high-quality jobs and opening up new opportunities in all four corners of the country.
Meet the people behind Sizewell C — the suppliers, engineers, apprentices, and specialists powering Britain’s energy future.
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UK jobs supported
70,000
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Apprenticeships
1,500
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For community projects
£23m
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Project spend in UK companies
70%
Nigel's story
Sizewell C's Workforce
Nigel Cann, Joint Managing Director of Sizewell C, started out at just 16 as an apprentice and is now a leading Sizewell C and Britain’s nuclear future.
His story highlights the power of investing in people – and the potential that can be unlocked when talent is nurtured.
Today, Nigel is helping to open doors for the next generation: building careers, championing inclusion, and shaping a workplace at Sizewell C where opportunity, security and community go hand in hand.
Gemma's story
Apprentices at Sizewell C
Sizewell C is creating real opportunities for local people – with at least 1,500 apprenticeships available during construction, including 540 for those living in Suffolk.
One of our apprentices today is Gemma, who grew up just down the road from the project – and is now helping to build it.
Inspired by her family’s connection to the nuclear industry in Suffolk, Gemma is proud to be following in their footsteps.
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Charlotte's story
Trade unions at Sizewell C
Charlotte, a trade union official from Scunthorpe, is committed to advocating for workers and empowering them to stand up for their rights.
Drawing on her experience as a steelworker and being the only woman in the room, Charlotte played a pivotal role in negotiating one of the most progressive construction industry agreements signed by Sizewell in 2024, a deal between Tier 1 contractors and key trade unions.
Julia's story
Community at Sizewell C
Julia Pyke, Joint Managing Director of Sizewell C, is helping to deliver energy security and long-term stability for the UK.
A senior leader in the nuclear sector, she’s challenged convention and shown that Sizewell C is where talent, ambition, and purpose come together to drive real change.
Sizewell C isn’t just about creating career opportunities; it’s about redefining how we build major infrastructure and work alongside communities to create lasting legacy benefits.
Mohammed's story
Innovation at Sizewell C
Mohammed is an Energy Analyst working on the Direct Air Capture project at Sizewell C – an innovative initiative focused on removing carbon directly from the atmosphere.
Nuclear power not only provides reliable, low-carbon energy for the UK, but also drives innovation in technologies that help build a more sustainable future.
Mohammed’s work is a prime example of how Sizewell C is leading the way in energy innovation, tackling climate change, and shaping a better tomorrow.
More stories from Sizewell C are on the way — check back soon to explore them.