Construction Manager (2026-27230)

Framatome; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Framatome is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site activities at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater. You will plan, coordinate and supervise construction work, ensuring safe delivery within contractual requirements and quality standards.

You will manage labour, equipment and subcontractors, lead toolbox talks, and maintain detailed records while enforcing HSE plans and permits. Nuclear sector experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• SMSTS and CSCS supervision are essential for site management.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, CDM 2015, and nuclear industry standards.
• Experience with mechanical, welding and fabrication activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage construction activities to deliver safe, efficient work.
• Organise labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors to meet programme timelines.
• Maintain health, safety and quality standards on site.
• Lead construction teams with clear direction and accountability.
• Record detailed site activities and ensure HSE compliance in all works.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Supervisor

IOSH Managing Safely

NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervi

City and Guilds in Engineering

First Aid training

Education

Bachelor

Job description

# Construction ManagerBack to job offersReference 2026-27230Non fixed termHinkley Point C, BridgwaterTB - CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONINGExperiencedApply in 1 click## About the entityEnergise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.## Your missions**What are we hiring for?**The Construction Manager will ensure assigned site and project works are planned and delivered in line with QHSE requirements and with agreed contractual obligations and expectations with the intention to create a positive and collaborative client relationship.**What will you be doing?**Within this position you will be responsible for:• Planning, coordinating and managing construction activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant project delivery • Organise and deploy labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor resources to meet programme requirements. • Responsible for maintaining health, safety and quality standards • Lead and supervise construction teams, ensuring clear direction, effective performance and accountability. • Keeping detailed records of construction site activities • Never instruct work to be carried out without first ensuring that means will be in place to guarantee that the work can be done in a safe and compliant manner. • Be suitably familiar with the contents of the HSE Plan to be able to ensure that they are fully complied with, including but not limited to: – Attend any HSE training, meetings, etc. as requested. • Attend and actively participate in coordination, planning and project meetings, including leading Toolbox Talks where required, ensuring clear direction, communication and implementation of project objectives • Ensure that workers have undergone sufficient HSE training to comply with the project HSE training requirements and be able to carry out all works safely. • Ensure that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully compliant with HSE requirements. • Ensure that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits. • Participate in Risk Assessments. • Conduct regular HSE inspections within the area of responsibility, promoting a positive safety culture and fostering collaborative relationships with workforce, clients, stakeholders and delivery partners• provide scope of works and schedules for workers • liaise with contractors, managers and other stakeholders, ensuring that all parties remain coordinated • Participate in Risk Assessments. • Carry out periodic HSE inspections in the area. • Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported, as per procedure • Ensure that disciplinary matters are reported, quickly and accurately## You are**Training & Development expectations:**• SMSTS (Site Manager Safety Training Scheme) (essential) • CSCS Supervisor (essential) • IOSH Managing Safely (desirable) • NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision (desirable) • City and Guilds in Engineering (desirable) • First Aid training (desirable)**Person specification:**• Experience of supervising site activities and subcontractors • Experience of managing site teams • Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations in particular Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 • Experience in in Mechanical, Welding and Fabrication activities, including stainless steel systems and equipment. • Experience in highly regulated industries • Experience in Nuclear • Good understanding of welding/fabrication/mechanical processes • Demonstrably proactive, self-driven and assertive. • High levels of influence and strong leadership capability. • Experience managing external client relationships and key project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaborative project delivery • Experience of working within multinational teams would be of benefit## Additional information**Specialization:** TB1 - Construction management**Level of education (all)** Bachelor**Place:** United Kingdom, Bridgwater, Hinkley Point C**Employment level:** Cadre