Construction Delivery Lead

NRL; West of England; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Construction Delivery Lead for an on-site role in Bristol. You will oversee large-scale infrastructure works, manage teams, and ensure safe, efficient planning and delivery on site.

The role focuses on leadership in construction delivery, health, safety and environmental management, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting, and collaboration with contractor partners. Bristol-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Construction.
• NEBOSH, SMSTS or IOSH qualification.
• Experience in planning site set-up, sequencing, resource allocation and recovery.
• Strong commercial awareness in construction.
• Ability to produce clear reports.
• Excellent leadership and team-building abilities.
• Experience delivering large complex projects.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Construction Delivery Managers across allocated areas.
• Oversee all aspects of health, safety and environment during construction activities in line with the HPC Construction Phase Plan.
• Carry out and record safety and assurance inspections using the INSIGHT tool to support project KPIs.
• When nominated, act as Construction Delivery Manager for specific work areas.
• Ensure compliance with the HPC Drumbeat schedule for daily and weekly meetings.
• Organise and conduct weekly Plan of the Week (PLOW) meetings with contractor partners to align short-term plans with overall schedules.
• Support CDMs and contractor partners in Plan of the Day (PLOD) meetings.
• Lead weekly construction meetings, updating issue and action trackers, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Oversee contractors’ management of logistics and construction-related contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Planning on-site delivery

Education

Civil Construction degree or equivalent

Tools

INSIGHT tool

Job description

Job Title Construction Delivery Lead Summary

We are looking for an experienced Construction Delivery Lead to join a major infrastructure project in Bristol. This role is ideal for professionals with strong leadership skills in construction delivery and health, safety, and environmental management. You'll play a key part in overseeing large-scale works, managing teams, and ensuring effective planning on site.

Salary £81,000 per annum

Location and Working Pattern Bristol – On-site position

Client Overview

Our client is a leading organisation in the energy sector, delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. They are committed to building a safe, sustainable future for energy supply through innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Construction Delivery Managers across allocated areas.
• Oversee all aspects of health, safety and environment during construction activities in line with the HPC Construction Phase Plan.
• Carry out and record safety and assurance inspections using the INSIGHT tool to support project KPIs.
• When nominated, act as Construction Delivery Manager for specific work areas.
• Ensure compliance with the HPC Drumbeat schedule for daily and weekly meetings.
• Organise and conduct weekly Plan of the Week (PLOW) meetings with contractor partners to align short-term plans with overall schedules.
• Support CDMs and contractor partners in Plan of the Day (PLOD) meetings.
• Lead weekly construction meetings, updating issue and action trackers, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Oversee contractors’ management of logistics and construction-related contracts.

Must-have Requirements

• Relevant degree (or equivalent) in Civil Construction.
• NEBOSH, SMSTS or IOSH qualification.
• Proven experience in planning site set-up, sequencing, resource allocation and recovery planning.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial principles affecting construction.
• Ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a motivational approach.
• Extensive experience delivering large complex projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work under pressure.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience in nuclear or large-scale energy projects (if applicable as inferred from HPC context).
• Advanced planning and scheduling software skills.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support.