What if your next role gave you a four-day working week and the chance to influence a major demolition project before work begins on site? NRS is preparing for a significant demolition programme at Oldbury Power Station. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and contribute to complex, long-term work within a highly regulated environment.
We’re looking for a Project Demolition Advisor with specialist experience to support the Construction Office and Project team. Joining ahead of the main demolition activity will give you the opportunity to understand the project from the outset and provide informed technical challenge as plans develop. Nuclear experience is not required, with the focus instead on significant demolition experience gained across major industrial facilities or similarly substantial structures.
What You Will Be Doing
You will provide specialist demolition advice, technical guidance and strategic input throughout the project, from concept, design and planning through to execution and completion. A major part of your contribution will be reviewing demolition methodologies and sequencing, understanding what must happen before physical demolition begins and constructively challenging contractor proposals where appropriate.
You will support the project team in resolving issues that could affect the programme, fulfil aspects of the CDM Client role and provide insight into demolition and construction methodologies, sequencing and risk mitigation. You will also monitor contractor performance and site activity, helping maintain appropriate safety, quality and compliance standards. The role is fully site based at Oldbury, working across a four-day week.
- Review contractor programmes and identify internal factors that could cause delays.
- Assess safety documentation and confirm control measures remain suitable and sufficient.
- Monitor contractor performance and address deficiencies or areas of concern.
- Build collaborative relationships across site teams, project stakeholders and contractors.
Who Are We Looking For?
NVQ level 4, or higher, in Construction Supervision in Demolition or Construction. You will also need Construction Skills CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). You must have extensive experience in the Construction/Demolition Industry, with strong, demonstrable demolition experience and significant experience managing or supervising construction or demolition activities. You will also need a thorough working knowledge of the CDM Regulations, including knowledge of discharging the role of Principal Contractor and representing the Client. Along with that, you will also need the confidence and technical judgement to challenge demolition methodology and sequencing rather than simply accept contractor proposals, alongside the ability to set and maintain strong standards across construction activity. Experience spanning the preparation-through-demolition lifecycle would be particularly valuable, including work on major industrial structures. Knowledge of NEC4 ECC contracts, CSCS or equivalent, CCDO Supervisor competence, Temporary Works Co-ordinator/Supervisor experience or membership of the Institute of Demolition Engineers would also be beneficial, but not essential.
- Understand complex industrial demolition and the interaction between structures and components during demolition.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to support safe and efficient project delivery.
- Challenge safety issues confidently and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply strong working knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and procedures.
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