Senior Lifting Construction Lead — Nuclear Project

Babcock International Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Digital GP and health checks

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, part of the Babcock International Group, seeks a Lifting Construction Manager to lead rigging and lifting operations at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role involves senior leadership across a nuclear construction site within the MEH alliance, driving safety, productivity and delivery.

You will oversee 16-week lookahead planning, manage large teams, and coordinate resources across multiple disciplines in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading lifting and rigging operations on major construction projects.
• Senior leadership capability managing large teams in high‑pressure environments.
• Experience in highly regulated or high‑hazard industries such as nuclear, defence or infrastructure.
• Managing workforce performance, productivity frameworks and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Leading rigging and lifting teams through superintendents, driving performance and accountability
• Driving productivity, attendance, and working standards across the workforce
• Owning forward planning, including 16-week lookahead schedules for lifting activities
• Forecasting labour requirements and aligning resources to programme delivery
• Promoting a strong nuclear safety culture through leadership, inspections, and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Rigging & lifting operations

Safety culture & compliance

Education

CPCS Blue Card

ECITB Appointed Person (TAP01)

NVQ Level 3 in Steel Erecting or Moving Loads

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear, part of the Babcock International Group, seeks a Lifting Construction Manager to lead rigging and lifting operations at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role involves senior leadership across a nuclear construction site within the MEH alliance, driving safety, productivity and delivery.

You will oversee 16-week lookahead planning, manage large teams, and coordinate resources across multiple disciplines in a highly regulated environment.