Construction Delivery Manager (Mechanical)

NRL Recruitment; Shurton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Delivery Manager (Mechanical) for Hinkley Point C Site. The role involves overseeing mechanical works, supervising site activities, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, strong construction delivery experience, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a significant energy programme in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction delivery in regulated environments.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction sequencing.
• SMSTS or IOSH certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical works packages on-site.
• Supervise site activities for pressurised mechanical systems.
• Maintain site logs and report issues to the senior manager.
• Conduct safety inspections and assure adherence to quality.

Skills

Construction delivery experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Construction Delivery Manager (Mechanical)

Location: Bridgwater, United Kingdom (Hinkley Point C Site)

Type: Full-Time / Staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen within one of the UK's newest and most forward-looking Energy Programmes teams, dedicated to supporting the future of Nuclear Power in the UK and Europe. As part of our client's ongoing commitment to safety, quality, and performance, we are looking for a Construction Delivery Manager (Mechanical) to play a crucial role in delivering mechanical erection activities—particularly pressurised rotating equipment in the turbine hall—from civil handover through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the on-site delivery of mechanical works packages, ensuring efficient and safe execution aligned with project milestones.
• Supervise day-to-day site activities, including installation and coordination of pressurised mechanical systems.
• Support contractors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery while proactively identifying and resolving safety and quality concerns.
• Maintain detailed daily site logs and escalate issues as needed through comprehensive reporting to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
• Foster collaboration with health and safety, quality, logistics, and project control teams to ensure seamless coordination.
• Participate in daily planning meetings (PLOD/PLOW) and technical briefings to communicate key updates and decisions.
• Conduct and record regular assurance and safety inspections in line with project goals.
• Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and teamwork, both within the internal team and with contract partners.

About You

• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent vocational experience.
• Strong experience in construction delivery, particularly with mechanical systems in a highly regulated or complex environment.
• A sound understanding of CDM Regulations and construction sequencing.
• SMSTS or IOSH certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to motivate, energise and engage stakeholders and partners through a collaborative approach.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life, supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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