At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex programmes that make a real-world difference at Hinkley Point C.
- Company: Join Cavendish Nuclear, a leader in engineering and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health support, and employee share options.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make an impact on a prestigious nuclear project while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in programme delivery and a degree in engineering or project management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Head of Mobilisation
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
- Role Type: Full time / Permanent
- Overview
Lead the successful delivery of complex programmes that make a real‑world difference.
At Cavendish Nuclear, you will play a key role as Head of Mobilisation at our Hinkley Point C site.
Role Summary
Work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project, integrating and coordinating the delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air‑Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services.
Lead the end‑to‑end mobilisation of major programmes and contracts, ensuring projects transition seamlessly from concept to operational delivery.
This full‑time role is based at the Hinkley Point C site and requires 37.5 hours per week.
- Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
- Lead mobilisation activities across multiple programmes to ensure successful and timely delivery.
- Drive mobilisation strategies, governance, and planning frameworks across projects.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams to achieve operational readiness and performance targets.
- Manage risks, resources, and stakeholder engagement throughout mobilisation phases.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Essential Experience
- Demonstrating leadership experience within programme delivery, mobilisation, or project management.
- 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.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+.
- Employee share scheme.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of professional fees.
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave.
- Holiday trading – allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (open windows February to March).
- Be Kind Day – enables employees to take one paid day a year (or equivalent hours) for volunteering with a chosen organisation or registered charity.
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme for physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- EEO & Inclusive Information
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments, please contact careers@babcockinternational. com.
Contact
Please email careers@babcockinternational. com with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement' if you need adjustments.
We are happy to discuss flexible working during the interview.
- Closing date
- 08/07/2026
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