Building/Construction Manager

N G Bailey; Cannington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Manager to lead the construction planning and engineering efforts at a major project site. This role involves overseeing multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and quality-assured completion of construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large-scale projects, particularly in heavy industry or nuclear sectors. With a commitment to health and safety, you will drive compliance and foster good industrial relations. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and supports career development through training and support.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance

Gym Memberships

Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support construction planning and engineering for allocated buildings.
• Manage interfaces and collaborate with contractors for project success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Relevant degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC discipline

HNC with extensive experience

Tools

Procon

Job description

08 May 2025

Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Perm

Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

The Building Manager will support the Area Lead in the day-to-day construction planning, engineering, and works progression of specific allocated building(s), leading multidisciplinary teams to successful, safe, and quality-assured construction completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing and demonstrating positive HSE leadership and a strong Nuclear Safety Culture throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing interfaces and collaborating with NNB as Principal Contractor under CDM legislation.
• Coordinating with all contractors on site to ensure access solutions and work sequences meet the construction schedule.
• Managing interfaces between MEH partners and subcontractors for construction success.
• Overseeing construction progression through Discipline Leads for Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, scaffolding, insulation, and painting activities.
• Ensuring all construction activities align with relevant specifications.
• Maintaining and communicating progress reports, forecasts, and issues to the Building Lead.
• Supporting the management of the Building DWP process.
• Creating, updating, and validating the List of Applicable Documents (LAD).
• Conducting productivity reviews and providing reports to the building lead.
• Developing access strategies and ensuring availability of materials and plant.
• Managing the production and review of Health & Safety, Quality, and Construction documentation.
• Handling project changes within your building scope, adhering to processes and coordinating scope adjustments.
• Engaging with constructability reviews to optimize installation sequencing.
• Reporting on construction productivity.
• Applying engineering skills to assess risks and practicalities of construction activities.
• Maintaining Procon reporting data for your building(s).
• Ensuring timely delivery of the building within budget and quality standards, and reporting as per HPC requirements.
• Promoting health and safety through site inspections and safety rule enforcement.
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and site license requirements.
• Producing weekly and monthly reports for the scope and submitting them to the Area Manager.
• Fostering good industrial relations and resolving issues efficiently.

Qualifications and experience:

Relevant degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC discipline, or HNC with extensive experience in similar roles.

Proven track record of safely delivering large-scale construction or engineering projects at a management level.

Experience in heavy industry or nuclear sectors is advantageous, as is experience with joint ventures.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Process-driven with lateral thinking capabilities.

IOSH Managing Safely preferred.

CCNSG or HSE MaPs Safety Passport.

Ability to obtain BPSS or higher security clearance.

Additional benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, and more.

Next steps:

We are committed to an inclusive culture. Please inform us if you need accommodations during the recruitment process.

About us:

We are a leading UK engineering and services company established in 1921, with a history of developing talent and working on innovative projects across sectors, supporting your career development through training and support.