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Role: Mechanical Construction Delivery Lead
Position: Contract
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Duration: 12 Months Rolling
Day Rate: 420 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // 630 p/d Umbrella
Job Purpose / Overview
Join one of the UK's most ambitious and complex infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C. As a Construction Delivery Lead, you'll be at the heart of delivering a new era of sustainable energy. Working as part of the Site Construction Directorate, you will oversee and coordinate the activities of Tier 1 contract partners, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
This role focuses on mechanical construction disciplines, including HVAC, piping, stainless steel, welding, and fabrication. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in delivering a safe, high-quality build that meets strict deadlines within a dynamic, high-security environment.
Contextual Information
Hinkley Point C is a nuclear site in West Somerset, and its vision is to build two major EPR nuclear plants. The Construction Delivery Lead will specifically oversee the construction within the Nuclear Island (NI) area, including Units 1 & 2 (N1, N2, and N3). As this project is massive in scale and complexity, we're looking for someone with experience in delivering large projects under challenging constraints.
Principal Accountabilities
* Leadership & Oversight: Manage and support Construction Delivery Managers, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities across site and office activities.
* Mechanical Expertise: Oversee mechanical construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Planning & Coordination: Lead weekly planning meetings, daily briefings, and coordination sessions with contractors, driving alignment with project schedules.
* Site Surveillance: Conduct site inspections and assurance audits, maintaining a strong presence on site to ensure works are executed safely and effectively.
* Document Management: Review and approve construction documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMs), Work Authorisation Forms (WAFs), and Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs).
* Interface Management: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage contractor interfaces and ensure seamless integration across all project areas.
* Safety Advocate: Champion a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure best practices are embedded across all teams.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience delivering large, complex construction projects with expertise in mechanical disciplines such as HVAC, piping, welding, and fabrication.
* Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., NEBOSH, SMSTS, or IOSH qualified).
* Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
* Experience in strategic site planning, resource allocation, and construction sequencing.
* Relevant degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction.
Desirable:
* Experience working within a high-security or nuclear environment.
* Familiarity with CDM Regulations and construction assurance processes.
* Knowledge of French is advantageous but not essential.
Are you ready to be part of a project that's reshaping the energy landscape of the UK? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the construction of Hinkley Point C. If you have the skills and experience to lead this challenging endeavour, we want to hear from you.
Application Information:
If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.
Good Luck!
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