Construction Manager

Hinkley Point C; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% salary uplift on eligible projects

Lodging allowance £28,500 for eligible

Total package up to £120,500 (with all

Job summary

Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Senior Site Manager to coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities on one of the UK's landmark energy projects.

You will lead day-to-day operations, manage subcontractors, monitor progress against programmes and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery from mobilisation through installation, completion and handover, with additional uplifts and lodging allowances for eligible assignments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Background in major construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and construction disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programmes and site logistics.
• Excellent knowledge of UK construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction specifications.
• Experience monitoring productivity, quality, resources and programme performance.
• Confident leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Experience coordinating mechanical and electrical installations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day construction operations across complex engineering work packages.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, site personnel and construction resources.
• Planning construction activities with project managers, engineers and delivery teams.
• Monitoring progress against programmes and resolving potential delays.
• Managing site logistics, access, materials, equipment and work sequencing.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, RAMS, permits and site regulations.
• Coordinating civil, mechanical, electrical and associated construction disciplines.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Managing subcontractor performance, quality and productivity.
• Attending coordination meetings and reporting progress, risks and priorities.
• Identifying practical solutions to site challenges and construction interfaces.
• Supporting project delivery from mobilisation through installation, completion and handover.

Skills

Construction management

Senior site management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Programme oversight

Safety compliance

Job description

The Construction Manager role itself, where you will take responsibility for coordinating site construction activities, managing contractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required programme and quality standards. More specifically:

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day construction operations across complex engineering work packages.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, site personnel and construction resources.
• Planning construction activities with project managers, engineers and delivery teams.
• Monitoring progress against programmes and resolving potential delays.
• Managing site logistics, access, materials, equipment and work sequencing.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, RAMS, permits and site regulations.
• Coordinating civil, mechanical, electrical and associated construction disciplines.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Managing subcontractor performance, quality and productivity.
• Attending coordination meetings and reporting progress, risks and priorities.
• Identifying practical solutions to site challenges and construction interfaces.
• Supporting project delivery from mobilisation through installation, completion and handover.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Background in major construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and construction disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programmes and site logistics.
• Excellent knowledge of UK construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction specifications.
• Experience monitoring productivity, quality, resources and programme performance.
• Confident leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Experience coordinating mechanical and electrical installations alongside civil construction would be particularly relevant. Previous nuclear or other highly regulated project experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Location and Summary

Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater - Somerset | £75,000-£80,000 + Project Uplift + Lodging Allowance You will like Construction management on one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure developments at Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset. You will join an established specialist engineering contractor delivering technically demanding construction and mechanical engineering projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality and successful project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager / Senior Site Manager to take a leading role on a major project, coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities and working with professional engineering and project delivery teams. For eligible candidates living away from the project, the substantial additional salary uplift and lodging allowance make this a particularly attractive opportunity.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of £75,000-£80,000 per annum.
• Additional 15% salary uplift while working on eligible Hinkley Point projects.
• £28,500 annual lodging allowance while working on eligible Hinkley Point projects, subject to your home address being at least 50 miles from site.
• Indicative combined annual package of £114,750-£120,500 where all allowances apply.
• Additional company benefits - details to be confirmed.
• The opportunity to deliver a landmark UK infrastructure project.
• Career development within a specialist engineering environment.

The project uplift and lodging allowance apply only during qualifying Hinkley Point project assignments and are not permanent additions to basic salary.