At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex programmes and ensure seamless project delivery at Hinkley Point C.
- Company: Join a pioneering team at the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact while leading innovative engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in programme delivery and a degree in engineering or project management.
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 the successful delivery of complex programmes that make a real‑world difference. If you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Mobilisation at our Hinkley Point C site. This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance works across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air‑Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach helps different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s vast network of rooms.
Role
As a Head of Mobilisation, you will lead the end‑to‑end mobilisation of major programmes and contracts, ensuring projects transition seamlessly from concept to operational delivery. This is a high‑impact leadership role where you will shape mobilisation strategy, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure operational readiness across complex engineering and defence programmes. This is a full‑time role, working 37.5 hours per week and based at our Hinkley Point C site.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
- Leading mobilisation activities across multiple programmes to ensure successful and timely delivery
- Driving mobilisation strategies, governance, and planning frameworks across projects
- Coordinating cross‑functional teams to achieve operational readiness and performance targets
- Managing risks, resources, and stakeholder engagement throughout mobilisation phases
- Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements
Essential experience
- Demonstrating leadership experience within programme delivery, mobilisation, or project management environments
- Managing complex, large‑scale projects within engineering, defence, or infrastructure sectors
- Driving stakeholder engagement across senior internal and external partners
- Applying strong governance, risk management, and delivery frameworks
- Leading and developing high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced environment
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, project management, or a related discipline
- Project or programme management qualification such as Association for Project Management or equivalent (desirable)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
Benefits
- 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 is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
- Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Closing date: 08/07/2026
Head of Mobilisation in Taunton employer: Babcock International
Join us at Hinkley Point C, where we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer committed to making a real-world impact through innovative engineering solutions. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and development, offering generous benefits such as a matched pension scheme, health consultations, and unique initiatives like Be Kind Day for volunteering. With a focus on leadership and teamwork, this role provides the opportunity to lead complex projects in a supportive environment that values employee wellbeing and career advancement.
