Construction Delivery Manager

Do you have the energy to transform?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government's strategy of Net Zero?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 3000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Construction Delivery Managers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Job Summary

The Construction Delivery Manager will assist tactical logistics planning for individual works sections in support of the work completed on strategic logistics. Thereafter, they will be responsible for the detailed planning and implementation, in collaboration with the rest of the HPC Delivery Team and Senior Construction Delivery Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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 and input into the construction daily report to ensure information is reported up through the organisation to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and escalate any issues/concerns via detailed reports.
• Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with other site teams (H&S, contract, project controls, logistics) and Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include attendances at pre-start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor's organisation.
• Attend PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensure outputs are recorded and issued to the Undertake 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 activity and issues are directed appropriately

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge 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 projects.
• Be 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.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
• SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.
• Collaborate with other managers to effectively manage operations of the site
• Adopt a results-focussed mind set, using initiative wherever possible and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience of operating in a high security environment advantageous
• Experience within the Nuclear environment is advantageous but can be off-set by experience within large Civil Engineering/Building/MEH projects.

Benefits:

• Site Allowance
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Travel & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program

*Salary dependent on experience*

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.