Construction Manager (Bridgwater)

Role & Location: Construction Manager – HVAC

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: July 2025

Security Clearance: BPSS

Salary: Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Purpose: To support the installation activities of the HPC MEH HVAC scope on site through collaboration and coordination with site teams, through to handover to commissioning. This is a site delivery role, there is a necessity to work under the time pressure of the schedule in order to unblock technical issues to allow continuity of work by the installation teams. The HVAC Construction Manager is part of a wider team of Leaders reporting to the Mechanical Lead supporting the delivery of the installation. Delivery of the upstream engineering sequence is outside the scope of the Construction Manager’s role, however they should ensure integration with the other areas of the team and other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the technical issues relating to the installation of HVAC (construction activities), in particular:

• Writing of the documentation for erection activities.
• Ensuring documents are compliant with latest works information and other MEH documentation.
• Supporting Technical Queries.
• Resolving the construction Open Points.
• Coordinate all the engineering activities to support construction sequence, including the identification and implementation of improvements to processes and ways of working (e.g., redlining process on site).
• Ensure integration of the needs for activities post-construction (completion team) into the construction sequence (for instance: Commissioning Test Pack review and acceptance).

Key Requirements:

• Degree in relevant construction discipline or HVAC engineering with extensive experience working in this type of role or 10 years’ experience in a site construction management role.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and installation.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• CCNSG Safety Passport (Or MAPS).
• Capable of obtaining security clearance of BPSS or higher.
• Proven experience of safely delivering large scale construction or engineering projects including working at a management level of authority.
• Experience in the heavy industry or nuclear sectors is beneficial as is experience in working with Joint Ventures.
• Professional accreditation desirable.
• Strong leader with collaborative nature.
• A positive ‘can do’ mentality, self-motivated, setting the right behaviours.
• An ability to think laterally and flexibly to deliver solutions, and a ‘process driven’ focus to delivery.
• Strong communication skills with their team and external stakeholders.
• Has worked at a level, providing accountability for their actions.
• Can demonstrate previous record of success in their discipline.
• Experience in the management and coordination of multi-discipline construction installation methodologies.
• A clear communicator, with clarity and positivity.

Why Join Us? Altrad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference. In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary package, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to be part of our exciting journey.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…