Job Description

Job No. BBUK12596


Pipework Lead - Bridgwater
Kilpatrick
Design Engineering
Bridgwater


Permanent


About the role


Become part of the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years! Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Construction Lead for Pipework on the Hinkley Point Project and develop with this amazing project.

About Hinkley Point C

The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UKs move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year.
What you'll be doing


As an Construction Lead for Pipework, will have the following responsibilities,

Managing the technical issues relating to the installation of Pipework (construction activities), in particular: Writing of the documentation for erection activities, ensuring documents are compliant with latest works information and other documentation, Supporting Technical Queries and Resolving the construction Open Points.
Coordinate all the engineering activities to support construction sequence, and including the identification and implementation of improvements to processes and ways of working (e.g., redlining process on site).
Ensure integration of the needs for activities post-construction (completion team) into the construction sequence (for instance: Commissioning Test Pack review and acceptance)
To support the installation activities of the Pipework scope on site through collaboration and coordination with site teams, through to handover to commissioning.
This is a site delivery role, there is a necessity to work under the time pressure of the schedule in order to unblock technical issues to allow continuity of work by the installation teams.
The Pipework Construction Manager is part of a wider of team of Leaders reporting to the Mechanical Lead supporting the delivery of the installation. Delivery of the upstream engineering sequence is outside the scope of the Construction Manager's role, however, they should ensure integration with the other areas of the team and other disciplines.
The Construction Manager has counterparts across the other disciplines in MEH construction team, who perform equivalent roles for the other 4 disciplines of MEH Alliance.
Support the Area and Building Leads, and Construction Engineers in the day-to-day construction planning, engineering and works progression. Utilising the 16WLA, ensuring material deliveries are known and is documentation is in place.
Accountable to deliver Discipline Specific Construction Work Pack scope of works.
Engage with the constructability using the building engineers as required to facilitate sequencing of installation that maximises efficiency.
Manage project change within your discipline ensuring that the project change process is adhered to.

Who we're looking for


We're looking for,

Degree in relevant construction discipline or Pipework installation with extensive

experience working in this type of role or experience in a site construction management role.

Working knowledge of Pipework systems and installation
Good knowledge of CDM Regulations.
CCNSG Safety Passport (Or MAPS)
Capable of obtaining security clearance of BPSS or higher.

Proven experience or safely delivering large scale construction or engineering projects including working at a management level of authority.

Experience in the heavy industry or nuclear sectors is beneficial as is experience in working with Joint Ventures.
Ability to gain a security clearance.


Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us


Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.

We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.