Construction Delivery Lead

EDF (UK), Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

Full‑time, permanent position based at HPC initially with the objective to relocate to France.

Do you have experience in Construction Delivery
? Do you speak French and English? Do you enjoy managing and supporting a team of Construction Delivery Managers, and want to be part of one of the largest European projects in the coming years? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Construction Delivery Lead here at Hinkley Point C.

Put your skills and dedication to good use and help us build the next generation of EPR/EPR2 (Evolutionary Power Reactor) nuclear power plants in Europe, starting with Hinkley Point C in Somerset, England
, followed by a progression of your career at one of our EPR2 projects in France such as Penly, Bugey, Gravelines
. This is your chance to be part of a significant program shaping the future of the French energy market and nuclear sector.

You will initially join EDF Energy UK to spend a few years at the HPC site in the south‑west of England. Following this, you will move to EDF SA in France and join the team responsible for delivering the planned EPR2 projects across the country. Both experiences will give you an opportunity to oversee activities within your area of expertise, and make sure project objectives are met to the highest standards.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include:

• Market‑leading company pension scheme
• Bonus plan
• Health cover
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Mental health support
• Employee discounts

At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and feels confident being their true selves. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We are a disability confident employer and will do all we can to support you through your recruitment journey with us. If you would like to talk about adjustments, or support you may need, please note this within your application.

• Provide support to the Construction Delivery Managers by recommending 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.
• Drive works on site and ensure contractor performance is in line with the agreed programme. Escalate concerns to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and provide solutions to recover/mitigate, following dialogue with the contractor.
• Proactively communicate/co‑coordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and 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.
• Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW 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 Senior Construction Delivery Manager so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.
• Work closely with the contract PM’s to provide support and guidance for responses to contractual correspondence.

• Ability to contribute to the management of a high performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives.
• Experience of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations.
• Working knowledge in…