Job Description

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

Pre Construction Area Lead

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

Reporting into the Site wide Pre Construction Lead you will be responsible for managing a team of Pre Construction Engineers across HVAC, Piping and Electrical disciplines.


Manage the pre-construction area team Pull design and material according to the project needs. Feedback to design and

material supply with priorities and gaps.
Instruction of work information Make the decision to install at risk Facilitate effective communication and coordination between design, supply chain, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of all pre-construction activities In relation with the site construction teams, area management and other Tier 1

contractors, define the integrated sequence with all disciplines
Ensure with site teams that the list of scope prepared for installation and is
optimal for site work front and use of site construction teams resources
Accountable for overall readiness and and MEH Alliance 16 week look ahead. Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being implemented in support of a positive Nuclear Safety Culture. Prepare detailed progress reports and presentations for stakeholders to highlight key achievements, risks, and mitigation actions.

Who we're looking for

Degree qualification or equivalent vocational training OR experience Proven track record of working in a highly regulated sector, preferably in nuclear Experience working on major construction projects Experienced in delivering and operating at Engineer or Senior Engineer level Experienced in Navisworks model, ability to use excel proficiently. Can achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or Higher) CCNSG Safety Passport

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.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.




Job Reference: BBUK13687