Mechanical Construction Manager

Bridgwater Source: WhatJobs

£79,000–£97,000

Position: Mechanical Construction Manager

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Salary: £88,000 per annum

Bonus: Up to 15%

Car: Company car eligibility or £550 gross monthly cash allowance

Benefits: Available

Lead Major Mechanical Construction Delivery at Hinkley Point C

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to take a leading role in the delivery of major mechanical installation works within the Turbine Hall scope for Units 1 & 2 at Hinkley Point C.

This is a senior, site-focused construction role with responsibility for a significant mechanical package incorporating major equipment, installation activities, subcontractor performance, interfaces, quality, safety, programme and commercial delivery.

You will work closely with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Contract Management teams to ensure mechanical works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical and quality standards.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates from:

Nuclear
Power Generation
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Chemical
Pharmaceutical
Automotive Manufacturing
Water
Heavy Industrial
Major Infrastructure
EPC

Previous nuclear experience would be advantageous but is not essential where you can demonstrate strong mechanical construction experience within a large-scale, technically complex or highly regulated industrial environment.

The Role

As Mechanical Construction Project Manager, you will take ownership of the planning, coordination and execution of mechanical erection activities within the Turbine Hall.

The mechanical scope includes major equipment such as:

Condensers
Static mechanical equipment
Main and auxiliary pumps
Air compressors
Rotating equipment
Associated balance-of-plant systems

You will act as a key technical, organisational and contractual focal point for the mechanical package, working closely with site teams and contractors to maintain construction momentum and resolve issues before they impact programme delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assess construction readiness before mechanical installation activities commence.
Review installation sequences, access requirements, lifting plans and logistics strategies.
Review and challenge subcontractor construction methodologies.
Validate mechanical erection procedures and installation approaches.
Review welding methods, rigging arrangements and NDT requirements.
Ensure mechanical works are delivered using safe, practical and efficient construction methods.
Identify potential constructability issues and drive solutions before they affect site execution.

What We’re Looking For

Strong mechanical construction or project management experience.
Experience delivering major industrial installation packages.
Strong subcontractor and site management capability.
Knowledge of rotating equipment, heavy mechanical installation, alignment, welding, NDT, lifting and rigging.
Experience coordinating civil, structural and mechanical interfaces.
Strong programme, commercial and problem-solving skills.
A Mechanical, Electromechanical or related engineering qualification - or equivalent technical qualifications backed by significant field construction experience.
Previous nuclear experience is advantageous, but not essential.

Technical Experience

Heavy mechanical equipment installation
Rotating equipment
Pumps
Compressors
Condensers
Turbines and generators
Shaft-line installation and alignment
Mechanical alignment
Tolerance control
Welding
NDT
Heavy lifting
Rigging
Crane operations
Mechanical completion
Construction sequencing
Equipment installation planning
Mechanical / civil interfaces
Mechanical / structural interfaces
Construction logistics
Testing and commissioning interfaces

Essential Experience

Significant mechanical construction or project management experience.
Strong field construction experience.
Experience managing major mechanical installation packages.
Proven subcontractor management capability.
Experience working within large-scale industrial or infrastructure environments.
Strong understanding of construction scheduling and sequencing.
Experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines.
Strong understanding of construction quality.
Good appreciation of welding and NDT requirements.
Experience managing installation tolerances and mechanical interfaces.
Strong understanding of site Health & Safety requirements.
Experience identifying programme risks and implementing recovery actions.
Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
Experience managing variations, change or claims.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
The ability to challenge contractors and drive performance.
Confidence working in complex, multi-disciplinary construction environments.