Senior Lifting Construction Manager - Nuclear Project

Cavendish Nuclear; Taunton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Professional Fees paid

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, on the Hinkley Point C site near Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking a Lifting Construction Manager to lead rigging and lifting operations within a major nuclear new build programme. This senior role demands strong leadership and a focus on safety and delivery.

Based on site, 37 hours per week, you will drive productivity, plan ahead, forecast labour needs and work within the MEH Alliance to coordinate complex cabling and pipework installation across a wide network of rooms.

Qualifications

• Experience leading lifting and rigging operations on major construction projects.
• Senior leadership capability managing large teams in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in regulated or high-hazard industries such as nuclear, defence or infrastructure.
• Managing workforce performance, productivity frameworks and delivery targets.
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders across complex project environments.

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

Safety leadership

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder collaboration

Lifting operations expertise

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Steel Erecting or Moving Loads

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear, on the Hinkley Point C site near Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking a Lifting Construction Manager to lead rigging and lifting operations within a major nuclear new build programme. This senior role demands strong leadership and a focus on safety and delivery.

Based on site, 37 hours per week, you will drive productivity, plan ahead, forecast labour needs and work within the MEH Alliance to coordinate complex cabling and pipework installation across a wide network of rooms.