Sizewell C appoints McLaren Construction to manage key projects including new college

Sizewell C has appointed McLaren Construction as its construction management partner for key projects, including its proposed permanent post-16 college.

Under the construction management framework agreement, McLaren will supervise and coordinate the construction of Sizewell C’s College on the Coast, its temporary accommodation campus and amenity building, a project office, and an emergency response building.

McLaren’s Construction Management and Specialist Projects division will first support Sizewell C in delivering part of its accommodation campus and amenity buildings. The buildings will play a vital role in supporting Sizewell C’s workforce during the construction of the project on the Suffolk coast.

Last year, Sizewell C announced that it would build a post-16 college – the College on the Coast – in its host town of Leiston. For years, people in the area have faced barriers to continuing their education and training – so building an education campus in the town will be life-changing for thousands of local people.

Vince Lydon, Managing Director for Construction Management and Specialist Projects at McLaren Construction, said: “Delivering construction management services for one of the most nationally significant infrastructure projects in the UK is testament to the track record and capability of our team.

“Through this framework appointment we are creating long-term local employment opportunities, supporting the community during the construction timeline.”

Over 70% of Sizewell C’s total construction spend will go to UK businesses, and it will support an average of just under 9,000 direct and indirect jobs a year during the construction period.

Damian Leydon, Site Delivery Director of Sizewell C, said: “Only two years after triggering our Development Consent Order, we’re making significant progress on site here in Suffolk. This contract marks another big step forward, as we look to deliver some key construction projects.

“McLaren bring a huge amount of expertise and experience in construction management across a range of projects – so they’re an ideal partner to help us deliver safely, efficiently, and to an extremely high standard.”

The news follows Sizewell C’s recent announcement that it had awarded another UK contract to build the project’s main site entrance, marking a key milestone in preparations for large-scale construction.