Construction Delivery Lead

Do you have the energy to transform? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050? Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 6000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers, the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Construction Delivery Leads to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC). This is a permanent and full-time role onsite.

The Role

The Construction Delivery Lead takes responsibility for activities in the field relating to the construction of a designated section of the works and its onsite facilitation. To provide day-to-day management of site activities, providing direction and monitoring of activities on the site, and providing and validating input into planning the site and the works in a way to most safely and efficiently deliver the project.

Key Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Construction Delivery Managers by recommending temporary measures to mitigate against safety and/or quality concerns.
• Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to avoid the cessation of works. This includes, but is not limited to, review of documents, assurance audits, etc.
• Drive works on site and ensure contractor performance is in line with the agreed programme.
• Escalate concerns to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and provide solutions to recover/mitigate, following dialogue with the contractor.
• Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported.
• Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
• Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections that support the project HSPI’s.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations.
• Working knowledge in the delivery of large projects.
• Be able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports.
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
• Manage a team and collaborate with other senior managers to effectively manage operations of the site.

Company Benefits

• Private medical & dental insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Training and development.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Travel & Life Insurance.
• Employee assistance program.

Due to the nature of the work, role holders will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS).