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Become part of the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years! Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Construction Manager on the Hinkley Point Project and develop with this amazing project.
About Hinkley Point C
Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. The project will contribute to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions, with the electricity generated by its two EPR reactors offsetting 9 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions a year.
What you’ll be doing
* Provide and demonstrate a positive HSE leadership, building a strong and compliant HSE culture throughout the whole construction life cycle of the Project
* Ensure all site activities are undertaken safely and responsibly, in accordance with the CDM Regulations
* Be responsible for partner reach‑back support regarding Payroll / HR / IR / Plant and ICT issues raised at site
* Lead, manage and motivate the project construction team through implementation of best practice in line with partner and project expectations
* Support the planning and execution of construction on a day‑to‑day basis and ensure forecasts and reports are provided as required
* Liaise with all MEH Alliance departments for construction management, and support functions along with the client stakeholders at construction meetings
* Oversee the delivery of the 4‑week look‑ahead plan and wider programme 16 weeks (provided by the project team) and drive performance to ensure targets are met, issues identified and resolved
* Report on site orderliness, ensuring the areas work productively in a lean manner
* Manage the discipline of the workforce to the MEH standards
* Ensure compliance to the ECSA working agreement by providing a presence at the clocking stations as and when required
* Ensure daily returns are completed and issues highlighted
* Ensure weekly & monthly reports are compiled and produced in a timely manner for upward review
* Coordinate with superintendents to ensure sufficient resources, plant and materials are available to meet construction requirements in line with the delivery schedule
Who we’re looking for
* Degree qualification (equivalent) or proven experience
* Relevant professional accreditation (e.g. PM, Construction, Engineering)
* IOSH Managing Safely or MAPS or CCNSG
* Experience working on major construction projects at a senior level
* Strong leader, proactive and performs well under pressure
* Experience delivering and operating at a senior leadership level, including within Joint Ventures
* Ability to achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or higher)
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40 % remote working where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family‑friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market‑leading MEP and ME&I solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise. We design, install and maintain systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and off‑site manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high‑quality solutions across Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
EEO Statement
Balfour Beatty is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the disabled, veterans, members of the armed forces, and all other protected groups as defined by the UK Equality Act.
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