Construction Delivery Manager – French and English speaker
Full-time, permanent position based at HPC initially with the objective to relocate to France.
About The Role
Do you have experience as a Construction Delivery Manager, speak French and English, enjoy on-site supervision and project delivery, and want to be part of one of the largest European projects in the coming years? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Hinkley Point C.
The opportunity
Help us build the next generation of EPR/EPR2 (Evolutionary Power Reactor) nuclear power plants in Europe, starting with Hinkley Point C in Somerset, England, followed by a progression of your career at one of our EPR2 projects in France, such as Penly, Bugey, Gravelines.
Initially, you will spend a few years at the HPC site in the south-west of England. Following this, you will move to EDF SA in France and join the team responsible for delivering the planned EPR2 projects across the country.
Pay, Benefits, and Culture
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include a market‑leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support, and employee discounts.
At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and feels confident being themselves. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We aim for an equal gender balance and a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability, and supporting social mobility.
We are a disability‑confident employer and will do all we can to support you through your recruitment journey. If you would like to talk about adjustments or support you may need, please note this within your application.
What You Will Be Doing…
* Support the contract partners in delivering works packages to enable efficient delivery of their sections of works.
* Recommend temporary measures to mitigate safety and/or quality concerns and take appropriate actions to avoid cessation of works, including reviewing documents and conducting assurance audits.
* Monitor works on site, record findings in a construction daily site log, and report information up through the organisation to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager, escalating issues/concerns via detailed reports.
* Proactively communicate and coordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and other Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links and ensure activity is well and timely reported, including regular attendance at pre‑start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor’s organisation.
* Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
* Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections that support the project HSPI’s.
* Ensure clear, two‑way communication with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.
Who You Are…
* Experience and knowledge in delivering projects, including construction sequencing, recovery plans, and resource allocation.
* Construction Planning experience would be ideal but any planning experience would be beneficial.
* Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under the CDM Regulations.
* Ability to write informative, concise and meaningful reports.
* Motivated to energise contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
* SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.
* Collaborate with other managers to effectively manage operations of the site.
* Results‑focused mindset, using initiative and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality.
* Ability to deliver results when working under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
* Proficiency in English (minimum level B1).
* Basic knowledge of French and motivation to develop it to a professional standard.
As this role will ultimately be based in France, you must be ready to relocate and achieve professional‑level proficiency in French by that time.
This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious energy projects in Europe. Join us and make an impact on the future of energy.
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