Electrical Plant Manager

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CWA: Civil Works Alliance seeks an Electrical Plant Manager to oversee on-site electrical, mechanical and plant systems for Sizewell C mobilisation at the Avonmouth HUB, near Bristol. You will develop plant procedures, supervise a multidisciplinary team and ensure safe, compliant operations across construction and production activities.

With 10+ years in plant management on large projects, you will drive asset management, maintenance planning and reporting, coordinating with stakeholders and

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in plant management on major projects.
• Experience managing large fleets of construction plant and equipment.
• Proven track record in maintenance, inspections and compliance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Strong procurement, hire management and contract administration.
• Experience in regulated environments with permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, mechanical and plant activities on site.
• Develop plant procedures and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate asset maintenance, inspections and replacements.
• Monitor plant utilisation, records and compliance.
• Report progress to Plant Leader and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Plant management

Electrical safety

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Contract administration

Budget control

Health and safety

Team leadership

Procurement & hire management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree/qualification in Plant Management

Tools

GMAO system

Asset management software

Reporting tools

Job description

Electrical Plant Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.
The Plant Manager will be responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of the project's Mechanical & Electrical infrastructure, and all associated Plant on site, ensuring the safe, compliant and reliable supply of power & plant across all construction and operational areas. The role leads electrical safety, asset management, maintenance of mechanical plant, commissioning and contractor performance activities, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the successful delivery of project objectives within a highly regulated environment.
The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for all Electrical, Mechanical, and Plant related activities at the Avonmouth HUB for all site set-up, and then production activities that will be used to support the Marine & Tunnelling section of the Sizewell C project.
The Avonmouth plant manager will start the project to coordinate the site requirements and reporting during the site set-up works phase. The candidate will be based on site at the Avonmouth HUB, close to Bristol.
The Plant Manager would be responsible for overseeing the mobilisation of the machines on site, ensure the standard requirement for the project, the inspection, commission, decommissioning, and ensure they are maintaining and safe to work on site first.
They will report to the CWA plant leader, develop the plant procedures to apply the Electrical, Mechanical, and Plant related safe systems of work on the project.
The scope will include a list of activities to coordinate the asset and maintenance within the project including but not limited to the following:

What will you do?

• Understand plant requirements in both short and long term.
• Issue plant procedures to explain and roll out the CWA plant system of work, for CWA owned assets and for hired equipment management.
• Define the standard plant and equipment requirements based on the project requirements.
• Monitor plant utilisation and maintain plant records, including usage, maintenance and downtime.
• Ensure the assets are recorded in the GMAO system for asset and maintenance management.
• Ensure all plant and vehicles are accurately recorded as either on or off hire.
• Maintain plant/vehicle check lists for ongoing plant audits.
• Support the delivery teams to produce plant and equipment forecasts and share with the Plant Department for sourcing and management.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies by utilisation of new technology or equipment in consultation with the CWA Plant Team.
• Maintain records of plant maintenance and statutory inspections, implementing inspections at appropriate timescales to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of good working practices regarding Plant and Equipment Utilisation.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor the plant and equipment fleet.
• Organise meetings with the delivery and production teams to collect feedback and propose improvement plans.
• Ensure the process in place is well performed, and alert in case of deviation.
• Inform regularly the Plant Leader of progress.
• Sharing regular progress reports with the stakeholders.
• Resolving any issues or delays in an efficient manner.
• Promote continuous systems improvements and good practice.

Minimum 10 years' experience in plant management within major construction, infrastructure, energy, rail, marine, tunnelling or industrial projects.

• Demonstrable experience managing large mixed fleets of construction plant and equipment including cranes, lifting equipment, earthmoving plant, generators, compressors and specialist assets.
• Experience developing and implementing plant utilisation, maintenance and replacement strategies.
• Proven track record of managing plant compliance, inspection, certification and statutory examinations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including plant supervisors, mechanics, operators and subcontractors.
• Experience managing plant-related budgets, cost control and commercial performance.
• Strong understanding of plant procurement, hire agreements, supplier management and contract administration.
• Experience delivering high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Competent in plant management systems, asset management software and reporting tools.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments and strict permit-to-work systems.

Desirable

• Experience on nuclear projects or within the nuclear new-build sector.
• Previous experience on projects exceeding £500m in value.
• Experience supporting projects under UK nuclear licence conditions or equivalent regulated frameworks.
• Experience of major civils projects, marine works, heavy lifting operations or concrete production facilities.
• Experience managing large on-site workshops and maintenance facilities.
• Knowledge of radiological safety controls and nuclear safety culture.
• Experience implementing digital plant management and telematics systems.
• Experience of low-carbon, electric or alternative-fuel plant strategies.
• Experience working on Alliance, JV or complex stakeholder environments.
• Previous involvement in mobilisation of large-scale construction projects.

Essential

• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Plant Management.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• CSCS Black Card (Manager level) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and relevant UK plant safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Electrical PLC programmes and fault finding.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent professional accreditation.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma.
• Membership of relevant professional institutions (IMechE, ICE, CIOB, IPlantE or similar).
• Formal HV Authorisation experience (Senior Authorised Person (SAP), Authorised Person (AP), or equivalent).
• Thorough knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Thorough understanding of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.