At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead rigging and lifting operations, ensuring safety and productivity on a nuclear construction site.
- Company: Cavendish Nuclear is part of Babcock International Group, focusing on critical energy and defence projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holiday allowance, matched pension contributions, and access to a Digital GP.
- Other info: Position based at Hinkley Point C, working 37 hours per week.
- Why this job: Join a team of 5,000 specialists on one of the UK's most complex nuclear projects.
- Qualifications: Must have CPCs Blue Card and ECITB Appointed Person certification; NVQ Level 3 desirable.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Overview: Lead high-impact lifting operations on one of the UK's most complex nuclear construction projects. As a Lifting Construction Manager at Cavendish Nuclear, you will take ownership of all rigging and lifting operations across a major nuclear new build programme, influencing safety, productivity, and delivery across a complex, multi-building construction environment. This is a full-time role based at the Hinkley Point C site, working 37 hours per week.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Lead rigging and lifting teams through superintendents, driving performance and accountability
- Drive productivity, attendance, and working standards across the workforce
- Own forward planning, including 16-week look-ahead schedules for lifting activities
- Forecast labour requirements and align resources to programme delivery
- Promote a strong nuclear safety culture through leadership, inspections, and compliance
Essential experience:
- Significant experience leading lifting and rigging operations on major construction projects
- Senior leadership capability managing large teams in high-pressure environments
- Experience operating within highly regulated or high-hazard industries such as nuclear, defence or infrastructure
- Ability to manage workforce performance, productivity frameworks and delivery targets
- Effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders across complex project environments
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
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of professional fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday trading benefit allowing employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
- ‘Be Kind Day’ enabling employees to take one working day paid leave a year for volunteering work
- Excellent development opportunities and support programmes for physical, mental and financial wellbeing
About Cavendish Nuclear: We’re Cavendish Nuclear – a team of 5,000 specialists and a core part of Babcock International Group. Across clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning, we contribute to projects critical to energy security and national protection. Our culture respects work-life balance and fosters meaningful careers.
Inclusion and Accessibility: We are a disability-confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com. We are open to flexible working arrangements.
Closing date: 26/06/2026
Lifting Construction Manager in Bridgwater employer: Babcock International Group
Cavendish Nuclear offers excellent development opportunities and a culture that respects work-life balance. Located in Bridgwater, Somerset, the company supports employee wellbeing with initiatives like annual health checks and a share scheme. Join a committed team contributing to national energy security and protection.
Contact Details:
Babcock International Group Recruitment Team
