Senior Construction Delivery Manager - M&E

Rullion Managed Services; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Construction Delivery Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works at Hinkley Point C, a large nuclear project. This role involves managing Tier 1 contractors and ensuring delivery excellence within strict safety and quality parameters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex infrastructure delivery and proven team leadership skills.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Strong background in Mechanical & Electrical construction delivery, ideally within complex infrastructure.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and contractor interfaces.
• Able to work site-based, with flexibility on shift/rota patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical and electrical construction delivery teams within your assigned programme.
• Oversee Tier 1 contractor activity on-site, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Act as a subject matter expert and first line manager to Construction Delivery Leads.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical construction delivery

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Construction Delivery Manager - Mechanical & Electrical
Position: Contract
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Duration: 12 Months Rolling
Day Rate: £510 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // £695p/d Umbrella

Contextual Information: Hinkley Point C is a nuclear site in West Somerset, and its vision is to build two major EPR nuclear plants. The Construction Delivery Lead will specifically oversee the construction within the Nuclear Island (NI) area, including Units 1 & 2 (N1, N2, and N3). As this project is massive in scale and complexity, we're looking for someone with experience in delivering large projects under challenging constraints.

Key Details

• Work Pattern: 5 days per week at HPC site (rotating rosters such as 10-4, 11-3, or 12-2 available)
• Work Split: Approx. 30% on-site / 70% office-based (flexible depending on project needs)
• Duty Manager Rotation: Required on rota basis (training provided)

Job Purpose / Overview

As Senior Construction Delivery Manager (M&E), you'll lead the safe and timely delivery of mechanical, electrical and HVAC works across critical work zones within the Nuclear Island. You'll work with Tier 1 contractors, multidisciplinary teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure construction excellence on one of Europe's most complex engineering projects.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and manage mechanical and electrical construction delivery teams within your assigned programme
• Oversee Tier 1 contractor activity on-site, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and schedule objectives
• Chair coordination and planning meetings (e.g. PLOW, PLOD), ensuring effective short and long-term delivery
• Proactively manage stakeholder engagement and interface with logistics, safety, and controls teams
• Act as a subject matter expert and first line manager to Construction Delivery Leads (CDLs) and Managers (CDMs)
• Monitor site activity, lead assurance inspections, and contribute to live daily and weekly reporting
• Support continuous improvement across delivery functions - safety, environmental, quality, and performance KPIs

Candidate Profile

• Strong background in Mechanical & Electrical construction delivery, ideally within complex infrastructure
• Experience working as a Principal Contractor or Tier 1 delivery role on large-scale projects
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and contractor interfaces
• Background in nuclear, power generation, or major infrastructure (highly desirable)
• Able to work site-based, with flexibility on shift/rota patterns
• Commitment to safety, nuclear professionalism, and delivery excellence

Are you ready to be part of a project that's reshaping the energy landscape of the UK? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the construction of Hinkley Point C. If you have the skills and experience to lead this challenging endeavour, we want to hear from you.

Application Information

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

Good Luck!

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