Construction Delivery Manager - Mechanical

Role Reference: JP00003203

Location: Hinkley Point C Site, Hybrid role - On site 3 days per week.

Arrangement: Permanent

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferrable.

Job Purpose: 

The Construction Delivery Manager supports activities in the field relating to the construction of a designated section of the works and its on site facilitation.  Specifically, installation of pressurized rotating equipment during mechanical erection from the civil handover to the start of commissioning. It includes day to day on site supervision and direction of the works to safely and efficiently deliver the project.

Operating Environment:

Hinkley Point C is a nuclear site, based in West Somerset, 15 miles from Bridgwater. The NNB ambition is to build two major EPR nuclear plants, and the position will be part of HPC site construction team. Due to the scale of this project, the programme duration and the immovable completion date, the Construction Delivery Manager should have experience in consistently delivering projects, safely, to right quality and on time.

The Construction Delivery Manager will be tasked with supporting the Construction Delivery Lead in delivery of mechanical equipment installation works, mainly pressurized rotating machines, with a focus on safety, quality and compliance.

The Construction Delivery Manager will support the delivery of an area within a specific section of the Works. This responsibility extends to all construction and related activities, reporting to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and includes logistics planning and implementation in collaboration with the site wide logistics team, programming and planning, monitoring and close out of authorities’ obligations and conditions and client liaison.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Support the contract partners in their delivery of the works packages to enable efficient delivery of the of their sections of works.
• Recommend 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. This includes but is not limited to review of documents, assurance audits, etc.
• Monitor works on site record findings in a construction daily site log, ensuring information is reported up through the organisation to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager. Escalate any issues/concerns via detailed reports.
• Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and other Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include regular attendance at pre-start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor’s organisation.
• Attend PLOD/PLOW and technical 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 Construction Delivery Lead so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Experience and knowledge in delivering projects, including construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under the CDM Regulations.
• Shaft alignment and concentricity.
• Assembly and disassembly of mechanical components under pressure as per one of the below:
• Centrifugal pumps
• Industrial Gearbox (multiplier/reducer)
• Able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports.
• Motivate and energise contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Use of precision measuring instruments (micrometer, dial gauge, calliper, etc.).
• Reading and interpreting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent mechanical vocational training and experience.
• SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.
• Collaborate with other managers to effectively manage operations of the site
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.