Mechanical Construction Manager in TA5, Shurton, Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Shurton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Accommodation/lodge allowance

Long-term nuclear project

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to work on the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. You will lead mechanical installation activities, supervise trades and ensure safety, quality and progress on site.

The role requires a hands-on mechanical background, ability to interpret drawings, and the capacity to coordinate resources and teams. Nuclear project experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical trade background required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, fabrication and welding.
• Able to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing mechanical trades and installation work packages.
• Solid understanding of construction health and safety (CDM 2015).
• Proven ability to coordinate labour, equipment and subcontractors.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience on major industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical construction and installation activities on site.
• Oversee mechanical fitters, platers, welders and other trades.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specs and quality requirements.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against programmes and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality rules.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Conduct site inspections and verify workmanship.
• Identify and resolve technical issues affecting construction.
• Maintain construction documentation and progress reports.
• Liaise with engineering, quality, planning and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and site procedures.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Fabrication

Welding

Interpret drawings

CDM knowledge

Project coordination

Resource management

Health & safety

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Fitting

Job description

Job description:

Mechanical Construction Manager – Hinkley Point C

Salary: £72,000 per annum + Overtime + Accommodation Allowance

The Opportunity

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to work on the prestigious Hinkley Point C nuclear new-build project in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established construction professional with a strong mechanical engineering and installation background to contribute to one of the UK's largest and most technically demanding infrastructure projects.

We are specifically seeking candidates who have progressed through a mechanical trade background and possess the technical knowledge and practical experience to manage mechanical installation activities, supervise specialist trades and deliver construction works safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is a mechanical construction management position, not a civil construction management role.

Salary & Benefits

• £72,000 annual salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Accommodation/lodge allowance
• Long-term nuclear construction project
• Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure development

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical construction and installation activities on site.
• Oversee mechanical fitters, platers, welders and other specialist trades.
• Ensure mechanical installations are completed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor construction progress against project programmes and agreed milestones.
• Ensure compliance with site health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure installation quality and workmanship meet the required standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues affecting construction activities.
• Maintain accurate construction documentation, inspection records and progress reports.
• Liaise with engineering, quality, planning and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant site procedures.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting or a relevant mechanical trade qualification.
• SMSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS Supervisor Card.
• Previous mechanical construction management or supervisory experience on major industrial projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical installation, fabrication and welding activities.
• Experience managing mechanical trades and coordinating installation work packages.
• Ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Sound understanding of construction health and safety requirements, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Proven ability to manage site resources, subcontractors, quality and construction progress.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Previous nuclear construction or nuclear maintenance experience.
• Experience working on Hinkley Point C or other major UK nuclear facilities.
• Background in heavy engineering, power , petrochemical or other highly regulated industrial environments.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary mechanical installation teams.

Important – Mechanical Trade Background

We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed from hands‑on mechanical engineering or mechanical installation roles into construction supervision and management.

Applicants must possess the technical competence to understand, challenge and oversee the work undertaken by skilled mechanical tradespeople.

Candidates whose experience is predominantly in civil engineering or general construction management, without a relevant mechanical background, will not be suitable