Construction Delivery Lead

About the Role

Full-time, permanent position based at HPC initially with the objective to relocate to France.

Do you have experience in Construction Delivery? Do you speak French and English? Do you enjoy managing and supporting a team of Construction Delivery Managers, and want to be part of one of the largest European projects in the coming years? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Construction Delivery Lead here at Hinkley Point C!

The opportunity

Put your skills and dedication to good use and help us build the next generation of EPR/EPR2 (Evolutionary Power Reactor) nuclear power plants in Europe, starting with Hinkley Point C in Somerset, England, followed by a progression of your career at one of our EPR2 projects in France, such as Penly, Bugey, Gravelines. This is your chance to be part of a significant program shaping the future of the French energy market and nuclear sector. You will initially join EDF Energy UK to spend a few years at the HPC site in the south-west of England. Following this, you will move to EDF SA in France and join the team responsible for delivering the planned EPR2 projects across the country. Both experiences will give you an opportunity to oversee activities within your area of expertise, and make sure project objectives are met to the highest standards.

Pay, benefits, and culture

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include: a market-leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts. At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We are a disability confident employer and will do all we can to support you through your recruitment journey with us. If you would like to talk about adjustments, or support you may need, please note this within your application. We will value the difference you bring and give you opportunities to thrive and succeed.

What you will be doing…

• The Construction Delivery Lead takes responsibility for activities in the field relating to the construction of a designated section of the works and its on-site facilitation.
• Managing and supporting a team of Construction Delivery Managers.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure clear, two-way communication with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.
• Work closely with the contract PM’s to provide support and guidance for responses to contractual correspondence.

Who you are…

• Ability to contribute to the management of a high performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives.
• 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.
• Motivate and energise staff and contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
• 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.
• Adopt a results-focused mindset, using initiative wherever possible and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality.
• You are proficient in English (minimum level B1).
• You possess at least a basic knowledge of French and are motivated to develop it to a professional standard.

This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious energy projects in Europe. Join us and make an impact on the future of energy. As this role will ultimately be based in France, you must be ready to relocate and achieve professional-level proficiency in French by that time.