Nuclear Lifting Construction Manager: Lead Rigging & Safety

weServed; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health check

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Lifting Construction Manager to lead rigging and lifting operations on the Hinkley Point C project. You will own 16-week lookahead schedules and drive safety, productivity, and delivery across a complex multi-building site in Somerset.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week) on-site with opportunities to influence safety culture and construction performance within the MEH Alliance framework.

Qualifications

• CPCS Blue Card and ECITB Appointed Person certification (TAP01) – essential
• NVQ Level 3 in Steel Erecting or Moving Loads – desirable
• IOSH, SMSTS or SSSTS safety qualifications – desirable

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

Education

CPCS Blue Card and ECITB Appointed Person certification (TAP01) – essential

NVQ Level 3 in Steel Erecting or Moving Loads – desirable

IOSH, SMSTS or SSSTS safety qualifications – desirable

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Lifting Construction Manager to lead rigging and lifting operations on the Hinkley Point C project. You will own 16-week lookahead schedules and drive safety, productivity, and delivery across a complex multi-building site in Somerset.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week) on-site with opportunities to influence safety culture and construction performance within the MEH Alliance framework.