Project Manager

-; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager in Bridgwater to oversee critical structure delivery for power plant projects. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project quality and safety, and managing stakeholder communications. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in large construction projects, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in delivering complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes.
• Skilled in managing teams and stakeholder interfaces.
• Deep technical knowledge of construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of cladding, roofing, fit-out, and MEP packages.
• Manage the delivery programme and coordinate activities.
• Oversee commercial performance and monitor budgets.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are upheld.
• Act as the main client interface and manage communications.

Skills

Leadership in large construction projects

Understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Managing multidisciplinary teams

Technical knowledge of cladding and MEP

Innovation and quality improvement

Education

SMSTS and CSCS (Managerial)

NEC3/NEC4 training or experience

IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification

Valid driving licence

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Bridgwater.

The post is established in support of the KierBAM Joint Venture, managing the works for Envelope, Fit Out and MEP works in AB2. These works are critical to achieve for the power plant as the commissioning of these structures is linked to the plant flue delivery and final site commissioning.

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset - some remote working available, with regular travel to the office required.

Hours: 45 hours per week - flexible start and finish times.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the KierBAM JV Nuclear team, supporting them in the management of the task order for Envelope, Fit Out and MEP for the Ancillary Buildings Phase 2 (AB2) for Hinkley Point C.

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of cladding, roofing, fit-out, and MEP packages, ensuring quality, programme, cost, and safety targets are met in line with Kier and Joint Venture standards
• Manage the delivery programme and coordinate internal and subcontractor activities, identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain key milestones
• Oversee commercial performance by monitoring budgets, managing change, and ensuring contract compliance with variations and compensation events
• Ensure quality and safety standards are upheld through effective team leadership, implementation of SHE systems, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the main client interface, managing stakeholder communication, reporting on project metrics, and promoting an inclusive, supportive team culture

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Manager is great for you if:

• Proven leadership in delivering large, complex construction and building envelope projects safely, on time, and within budget, with direct accountability for programme, cost, and quality
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and commercial processes, including change control, early warnings, and cost forecasting in collaboration with commercial teams
• Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder interfaces across design, delivery, and commissioning, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and safety excellence
• Deep technical knowledge of cladding, roofing, fit-out, and MEP disciplines, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and quality through all project phases
• Qualifications
  • SMSTS and CSCS (Managerial)
  • NEC3/NEC4 training or practical experience
  • IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification
  • Valid driving licence

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security BPSS, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit jobs.kier.co.uk/prison-programme/ ). This role will also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.