Project Leader - Demolition & Civil (Nuclear)

Laing O'Rourke; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Project Leader for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role focuses on leading site delivery for demolition and bulk earthworks, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence.

You will manage subcontractors, monitor progress, and drive a strong safety culture within a major nuclear construction environment, reporting to the Project Manager and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major construction or civil engineering projects.
• Hands‑on leadership in demolition and bulk earthworks is essential.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.
• Oversee demolition and bulk earthworks activities, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate resources, plant, labour and materials to maximise productivity.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, quality requirements and HSE standards.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, engineering team and client representatives.
• Monitor progress and provide clear reporting against programme, cost, quality and safety.
• Drive a positive safety culture across the project team.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with the stringent requirements of a major nuclear construction environment.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Construction/civil engineering qualifications

Tools

CSCS/SMSTS qualifications

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Project Leader for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role focuses on leading site delivery for demolition and bulk earthworks, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence.

You will manage subcontractors, monitor progress, and drive a strong safety culture within a major nuclear construction environment, reporting to the Project Manager and client representatives.