Construction Engineer – SDC Bridgwater/ HPC Site (5 days on site)

Join Our Team: Exciting Opportunities for Experienced Nuclear Professionals in the UK! 

Are you ready for a career adventure? We’re seeking talented & experienced nuclear professionals to bring their expertise to the UK. This is a unique chance to join our team at HPC in Somerset, expand your skills and make a significant impact in the industry, all while enjoying the experience of working abroad! 
 

Why join us? 

• Global Experience: Work as an expatriate in the UK for a few years.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of this opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. 
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values innovation and collaboration across the EDF Nuclear Fleet. 
   

The role

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The project is delivered through an organisation that comprises multi-disciplinary teams.

This role is an NNB role embedded in the MEH JV : it reports to the Senior Project Manager of the Equipment scope as NNB. And supports the EIT Manager in the day-to-day engineering, construction planning and installation of equipment across the HPC site on behalf of the MEH Alliance.

The Hinkley Point C Project is split into programmes or work aligned to either plant islands or disciplined-based scope, which are in turn broken down into further contracts or packages of work in accordance with the Contract and Work Breakdown Structure(s). Each programme will be delivered in part by EDF resources and in part through one or more (interrelated) major contracts.

This post will manage a contract or package of work. A Project Manager is likely to be responsible for a project that features:

• Direct accountability for contract management with values in the region of £250k to £150m (generally part of a single contract).
• Interaction with EDF in France and/or with HPC Site Construction Team.
• May have direct reports

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure up to date information is provided for equipment status, progress and blocking points.
• Support the development of and adhere to the equipment installations schedule.
• Support the updating of the 16WLA schedule.
• Manage the Construction Work Pack requirements and ensure that they are used correctly for installation purposes.
• Ensure document compliance with site license conditions, client and MEH procedures and processes. Ensure that documentation is reviewed within its specific review cycle.
• Drive deliverables and own progression from conception to A-Accepted status to enable readiness for installation activities.
• Prioritise documentation production to enable construction works as per the approved schedule.
• Ensure readiness for equipment installation by completing associated documentation (Method Statements, Risk Assessments, ITPs, Lift Plans, Temporary Works Arrangements etc) 16 weeks in advance of the installation date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive for increased efficiency and productivity in equipment installation activities.
• Highlights, create and own triage actions associated with enabling equipment installation. Resolve technical barriers to installation via NCR, FCR, RFI.
• Ensure management of change is captured and that records are valid, timely and right first time.
• Work with the Construction Manager to ensure that the installation schedule is met.
• Observe, record, report and manage construction activity blockers in the field.
• Liaise with key stakeholders in other teams and contract organisations to open pathways for equipment installation.
• Facilitate additional scope by means of emergent requirements, modification needs, and support to maintain a productive programme.
• Manage and resolve emergent issues, barriers, and scope gaps to enable an efficient equipment installation programme.
• Provide and demonstrate positive HSE leadership, building a strong and compliant HS&E culture.
• Manage interfaces between the relevant MEH departments, sub-contractors, the NNB client and other contractors at HPC site.
• Ensure CDM compliance within the Equipment installation area.
• Management of all works in line with Nuclear Site License conditions and requirements.
• Undertake additional responsibilities for short periods to support the programme

The nature of the role is to provide support to the Senior Project and the Manager EIT manager the while working independently in some areas to ensure the effective delivery of activities in the programme, while recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider Project.

• Report on production rates, progression, installation quantities and hours.
• Report on and clearly define construction blockers and their mitigations.
• Ensure accurate and productive workforce PLOW and PLOD meetings.
• Manage input to the 16WLA, 8WLA and 4WLA readiness plans
• Complete construction enabling documentation in line with work information provided by the client.
• Own and deliver on engineering adjustments and complexities through installation activities.

Requirements of the role

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Leadership and its application in complex projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Proficient numeracy, analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Proficient application of estimating, scheduling, programming, risk, and Earned Value Management tools.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Understanding the needs of nuclear quality and how nuclear quality is assured and controlled.
• A Degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or related field is desirable but not essential.
• Professional Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ or other recognised qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated project management experience in:
  • Engineering design, contract, and field execution strategies for project delivery.
  • Multi-discipline EPCM Projects.
  • Working knowledge and management experience of construction activities.
  • Procurement and management of complex contracts.
  • Control of costs, risk, schedule, and change.
  • Management of commercial claims and associated negotiation experience.
• Successful experience in engaging multi-level stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and advisors in a regulated environment.
• Experience operating within NEC and FIDIC commercial arrangements.

If you’re passionate about your field and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Embrace this opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to exciting projects that will shape the future. 

Please use this link to apply today and one of our team will be in touch in due course. 

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