Electrical Construction Manager

inploi; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater. The successful candidate will lead the electrical discipline team, ensuring adherence to safety standards and compliance with regulations. Candidates must have significant experience in electrical system installation and leadership within large-scale projects, preferably in the nuclear sector. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive experience installing electrical systems.
• Experienced in Joint Ventures or alliance arrangements.
• Leading major EPC projects with Profit and Loss responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership throughout construction life cycle.
• Lead and motivate the Electrical Discipline Team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality assurance requirements.

Skills

Relevant Professional Accreditation

Leadership Level Experience

Track Record in Large Scale Projects

Job description

Electrical Construction Manager

Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater

Permanent – Full time

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

NG Bailey are proud to be involved in the Hinkley Point C project based in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero‑carbon electricity for around six million homes. NG Bailey, the UK’s leading independent engineering and services business, are proud to be part of the MEH Alliance, a joint venture to deliver the mechanical, electrical and HVAC installation for the project.

As the project moves to a new phase of discipline lead delivery, we are looking to recruit a number of Electrically biased Construction Managers to support the current leadership team across the electrical department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic project at a key time as we are looking to grow significantly in this next phase.

Key Deliverables

• Provide and demonstrate a positive HSE leadership throughout the whole construction life cycle of their allocated area supporting a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Lead, manage and motivate their Electrical Discipline Team through implementation of Best Practice.
• Be responsible for safe working practices within your given work area, including adherence to CDM regulation requirements.
• Liaison with other MEH Alliance departments for Design, Procurement, Project Management, Preconstruction and support functions along with the HPC stakeholders on construction matters.
• Ensure compliance with Site Licence Conditions and quality assurance requirements, supporting provision of as built surveys and Lifetime Records.
• Ensuring provision of mature and approved plans for site construction delivery.
• Representation of electrical construction discipline at client site operations interface level.
• Contribution to budgetary and schedule delivery for your responsible area.
• Investigation of non‑conformances and fostering a learning organisational approach.
• Strong focus on team performance, training, mentoring and integration with client and joint venture teams.
• Use of core engineering skills to assess practicalities and risks associated with Construction activities.
• Ensure the construction IMS documentation is complete and updated as required.
• Ensure monthly and weekly reports are compiled and produced in a timely manner for upward review.
• Ensure productivity reviews are being carried out and reports are available.
• Ability to identify additional workstream opportunities onsite to support the drive to install electrical discipline systems and equipment.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant Professional Accreditation (PM, Construction, Electrical Engineering) and extensive experience installing electrical systems.
• Experienced in delivering and operating at a Leadership Level, preferably with experience working within Joint Ventures or alliance arrangements.
• Proven track record in large scale projects in the nuclear or similar regulated sectors, including leading major EPC projects with Profit and Loss responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with generous uplift and allowances for working away from home where required.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Discounts.
• Personal development programme.
• Flexible Benefits.

Please apply with an up to date CV, detailing your salary/package expectations.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.