Senior Construction Delivery Manager

Assystem UK Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company in Bridgwater seeks a Senior Construction Manager to oversee a major nuclear power station project. The role involves leading a team of construction professionals, managing Tier 1 contractor activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in large-scale mechanical and electrical projects, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits including ample paid leave and professional fee reimbursement.

Benefits

25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale mechanical, electrical, and HVAC projects.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and site safety standards.
• NEBOSH, SMSTS, or IOSH qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works.
• Manage and support a team of 20+ construction professionals.
• Drive nuclear safety and embed a strong safety culture.

Skills

Extensive experience delivering large-scale M&E projects

Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and resource planning

Good understanding of commercial principles in construction

Fluent in English

Proven stakeholder management and leadership ability

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or Construction

Job description

Overview

By joining Assystem, you'll be part of one of the top three largest independent nuclear engineering companies worldwide. You will work on major projects that redefine what's possible in nuclear and energy infrastructure, alongside a community of experts committed to advancing the future of clean energy.

Job Description

The Job Mission: This role is embedded in the Construction Delivery Group on a nuclear power station project. You'll lead the M&E Senior Construction Delivery team to oversee Tier 1 contractor activities. Your future team will play a key part in ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works
• Manage and support a team of 20+ construction professionals
• Drive nuclear safety and embed a strong safety culture in all processes
• Oversee contractor performance, logistics, quality, and schedule milestones
• Chair coordination meetings and produce reports for senior stakeholders
• Support Tier 1 contract partners in contract delivery and compliance
• Ensure regulatory, environmental, and health & safety requirements are met
• Act as Duty Construction Manager on a rota basis, with full training provided

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale M&E projects
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and resource planning
• Good understanding of commercial principles in construction
• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or Construction
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and site safety standards
• NEBOSH, SMSTS, or IOSH qualification holder
• Proven stakeholder management and leadership ability
• Fluent in English, with excellent reporting and communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in nuclear or high-security environments
• French language skills
• Experience with Tier 1 contractor interface management
• Familiarity with large-scale project controls and reporting systems
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC construction oversight

Benefits

• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme

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 peoplerom our ability to dare are the only things that matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Why Apply? Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the UK's nuclear future. If you're motivated to lead complex construction programmes and want to join one of the world's top nuclear engineering companies, apply today and start your next chapter with Assystem. We deliver pioneering nuclear and energy projects that make a real global impact.