Job Description

Construction Delivery Manager - (French and English speaker)
Full-time, permanent position based at HPC initially with the objective to relocate to France
Do you have experience as a Construction Delivery Manager? Do you speak French and English? Do you enjoy on site supervision and project delivery, 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 Senior Commercial Manager here at Hinkley Point C!
The opportunity
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.
Pay, benefits, and culture
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include: a market-leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts.
At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. 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.
We will value the difference you bring and give you opportunities to thrive and succeed.
What you will be doing...
The Construction Delivery Manager supports activities in the field relating to the construction of a designated section of the works and its onsite facilitation. It includes day to day on site supervision and direction of the works to safely and efficiently deliver the project.

• 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.
• 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.

Who you are...

• Experience and knowledge in delivering projects, including construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation
• Construction Planning experience would be ideal but any planning experience would be beneficial
• Good understanding of the post holder's obligations under the CDM Regulations.
• 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 and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality
• Able to deliver results when working under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• You are proficient in English (minimum level B1)
• You possess at least a basic knowledge of French and are motivated to develop it to a professional standard.

This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious energy projects in Europe. Join us and make an impact on the future of energy.
As this role will ultimately be based in France, you must be ready to relocate and achieve professional-level proficiency in French by that time.
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