Construction Delivery Managers

Assystem; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Assystem is seeking an experienced construction professional to support the delivery of mechanical equipment installation on a major nuclear programme in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on construction delivery, contractor coordination and installation of critical rotating equipment.

Key duties include monitoring installation of pumps and gearboxes, promoting safety and quality, reviewing contractor documentation, coordinating with logistics and project controls, and providing detailed

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience delivering construction projects within complex industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment installation and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including dial gauges and micrometers.
• Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering drawings.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction safety responsibilities.
• SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder with strong safety leadership skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and contractor coordination capabilities.
• Strong report writing, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience within nuclear or major power generation projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of mechanical installation works across assigned construction areas.
• Monitor installation of pumps, gearboxes and rotating equipment packages.
• Promote safety, quality and compliance throughout construction delivery activities.
• Review contractor documentation, audits and assurance inspection findings.
• Coordinate closely with logistics, quality and project controls teams.
• Track progress, escalate issues and provide detailed construction reports.
• Attend technical meetings and support contractor delivery performance improvement.
• Conduct site inspections supporting project health, safety and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate construction records and daily site activity logs.
• Support construction sequencing, recovery planning and resource allocation activities.

Skills

Rotating equipment installation

Mechanical drawings

Safety leadership

Contractor coordination

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Dial gauges

Micrometers

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

About Assystem

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

You will support the delivery of mechanical equipment installation activities across a major nuclear construction programme.

The role focuses on construction delivery, contractor coordination and installation of critical rotating equipment.

• Support delivery of mechanical installation works across assigned construction areas
• Monitor installation of pumps, gearboxes and rotating equipment packages
• Promote safety, quality and compliance throughout construction delivery activities
• Review contractor documentation, audits and assurance inspection findings
• Coordinate closely with logistics, quality and project controls teams
• Track progress, escalate issues and provide detailed construction reports
• Attend technical meetings and support contractor delivery performance improvement
• Conduct site inspections supporting project health, safety and quality objectives
• Maintain accurate construction records and daily site activity logs
• Support construction sequencing, recovery planning and resource allocation activities

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent technical qualification
• Experience delivering construction projects within complex industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment installation and mechanical assembly techniques
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including dial gauges and micrometers
• Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering drawings
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction safety responsibilities
• SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder with strong safety leadership skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and contractor coordination capabilities
• Strong report writing, organisational and communication skills
• Experience within nuclear or major power generation projects advantageous

Additional Information

Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

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