Senior Construction Delivery Manager

Assystem GmbH; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem GmbH seeks a skilled construction manager for M&E works on a key nuclear site in the UK. The role involves overseeing contractors, ensuring safety compliance, and managing a construction team to meet project goals. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering qualification and strong leadership experience. This opportunity is ideal for those eager to contribute to cutting-edge energy projects in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical construction delivery.
• Strong leadership and team supervision in complex environments.
• Proficient in site safety procedures and contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction teams and contractors for M&E works.
• Lead coordination meetings and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Produce performance updates and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Procedures

Risk Mitigation

Contractor Coordination

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification (Mechanical, Electrical or Construction)

Job description

️ About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, our 7,500 Switchers deliver advanced engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world, playing a pivotal role in reshaping tomorrow’s energy.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As part of Assystem, you’ll join a global force ranked among the top three nuclear engineering companies worldwide. You’ll help drive innovation on landmark projects like Hinkley Point C, working alongside industry leaders to power the low-carbon energy transition. Be part of a mission that matters, with a team that supports your growth.

Job Description

The Job Mission
This role is critical to the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works on a flagship nuclear site.
You’ll manage construction teams and contractors to achieve programme milestones.
The mission involves technical oversight, contractor management, and performance reporting.

️ Lead day-to-day M&E works across multiple construction zones
️ Manage contractors and ensure progress aligns with delivery schedules
️ Supervise and support direct reports with guidance and performance oversight
️ Monitor programme progress and mitigate risk proactively
️ Drive high standards for safety, environment, and quality assurance
️ Lead coordination meetings with site teams and stakeholders
️ Support contractor mobilisation and site readiness reviews
️ Produce clear weekly/monthly performance updates and reports

My profile

Essential Skills
Proven experience in mechanical and electrical construction delivery
Strong leadership and team supervision in complex environments
Proficient in site safety procedures and contractor coordination
Competent in progress reporting and risk mitigation
Holds a relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical or Construction)
SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH site safety certification

Desired Skills
️ Experience in regulated or high-security infrastructure
️ Understanding of commissioning and handover stages
️ Familiar with digital construction and site reporting tools
️ Experience in nuclear or large energy sector projects
️ Basic French language skills

Why You Should Apply
Join your future team at the heart of one of Europe’s most significant nuclear missions. You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering cutting-edge infrastructure that powers the UK’s clean energy future—while advancing your career on a global platform.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!