Mechanical Project Director

ALTRAD; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the nuclear industry is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and be responsible for managing resources and ensuring compliance. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment focused on excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in large scale projects (£500m+) in the nuclear sector.
• Experience in delivering and operating at a Senior Leadership Level.
• Ability to achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the workforce planning ensuring correct skills at right time.
• Drive employee compliance with MEH processes and performance management.
• Lead a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Relevant professional Accreditation (PM, Construction, Engineering)

Job description

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.

At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry

Accountabilities:

• Driving continuous improvement to meet and then beat the estimating norms and creating savings against the estimate.
• Developing the team so that it can improve from Unit 1 to 2 and consider how this knowledge and capability can transition to Sizewell for Units 3 and 4.
• Oversee the workforce planning, ensuring that there are the right numbers of the right skills at the right time, working closely with the partner companies to develop multiple resourcing channels.
• Represent the MEH Alliance position in discussions with Altrad and Cavendish Nuclear, driving them to prioritise support to MEH JV in terms of the provision of resources, expertise, and best practice, (process, procedures, and technology).
• Ensure that the planned works are clearly represented with the MEH Programme or 16WLA, identifying key interfaces and required resource to deliver to the schedule, working with the Area management teams to achieve the optimum installation sequence. Work with the MEH Alliance planning community to develop a Programme, incremental improvement (P50 to P80 etc.)
• Provide best practice and Learning from Experience into the MEH Alliance. Lead and foster a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Act as the Senior Altrad employee on the project, providing leadership to the Altrad employees, disseminating any company communications and acting as a link to Altrad while ensuring that employees behave in a manner which prioritises MEH Alliance alignment, fostering a “one team” mentality and ensuring no silo working.
• Drive employee compliance with MEH and parent company processes; supporting compliance with MEH working arrangements, driving PDR completion, supporting managers in performance management issues involving Delivery Partner resource.
• Ensure that core values are understood and aligned with the MEH Alliance position and HPC Way.
• Lead and foster a positive Nuclear Safety Culture
• Ensure that the planned construction works are clearly represented with the MEHA Programme, identifying key interfaces and required resource to deliver to the schedule.
• Deliver seamless EPC organisation within MEHA as part of MEH JV.
  
  

Context of Role:

• The role will be a senior member of the MEH Alliance team.
• Mechanical focused individual to drive progress in next phase.
• Deputise for Project Director and/or fellow Directors to ensure alignment in working to common goals and substitution.
• The role is expected to represent the MEH Alliance position in discussions with the Delivery Partner, driving the Delivery Partner to prioritise support to MEH in terms of the provision of resources, expertise, and best practice.
• Similarly, the role is expected to ensure that the Delivery partner position is represented and understood within the MEH Alliance.
  
  

Attributes and skills:

• A positive ‘can do’ mentality.
• Leads by example, sets the right behaviours, demonstrates a “best for project” ethos.
• Can think laterally and flexibly to deliver solutions, with a ‘process driven’ focus to delivery.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, liaising effectively with peer Delivery Partner leads, as well as functional leads and client teams.
• Able to demonstrate accountability for their own actions and take responsibility for Delivery Partner decisions.
• Demonstrates ability to reach sensible compromise positions.
• Can demonstrate previous record of success in senior roles, evidenced by examples.
• An effective leader who sets the tone for the Altrad employees to follow, ensuring that silo mentality is avoided and that individuals identify as part of the MEHA team.
• Regular monitoring, evaluation, and review of outputs and Altrad team performance.
• Refresh team as required throughout the phases of the project to always ensure bests athletes.
  
  

Qualifications:

Degree in relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).

Relevant professional Accreditation (PM, Construction, Engineering)

Can achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher).

Experience:

Proven track record in large scale projects (Multi £500m +) in the nuclear or similar regulated sector (Pharma, O&G etc), in a leadership roles.

Significant experience in the management and delivery of SIPM Solutions (Scaffolding, Insulation, Painting and Mechanical).

Experienced in delivering and operating at a Senior Leadership Level.

Experienced in working in a Joint Venture, Alliance environment or similar.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence