Construction Delivery Lead

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and have grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years. HPC’s two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26 GW of secure, low‑carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects “clean energy” benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

The Construction Delivery Lead (CDL) forms part of the Construction Delivery Team embedded within the Construction Delivery Group and oversees the construction activities carried out by the Tier 1 contract partners. The CDL reports to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager (SCDM) and is supported by the Construction Delivery Manager(s) (CDM).

The Construction Delivery Lead should look to be out on site 50% of their time and in the office 50%, attending/leading/chairing meetings and producing reports, etc., along with general admin. This ratio is for guidance only and subject to change, either way, due to circumstance at any given point.

• Manage and develop their Construction Delivery Managers, to ensure they have a good understanding of site activities and can carry out their role accordingly. Offer support and guidance, along with ensuring that all appropriate training for a CDM is undertaken.
• Fulfil line‑management responsibilities to Construction Delivery Managers.
• Oversee all aspects of Health Safety and Environment during construction activities in their allocated area(s), in accordance with the NNB HPC Construction Phase Plan.
• Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections that support the project KPI’s. The tool at HPC for this is INSIGHT.
• Share the Construction Delivery Manager’s responsibilities depending on work area and scope complexity. When nominated by the SCDM, undertake role of Construction Delivery Manager for specific areas as and when required.

• Management of strategic planning of site set up, construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Good working knowledge of commercial principles affecting construction matters.
• Ability to produce informative, concise reports.
• Motivational approach and the ability to energise team members by building a climate of trust and understanding.
• Considerable working knowledge in the delivery of large complex projects.
• Relevant Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Construction.
• Working understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations.
• NEBOSH, SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

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