This is a full-time site-based role in Bridgwater supporting a major nuclear construction programme with relocation support available where required. You will act as an Area Project Manager with a strong mechanical engineering lens leading delivery teams and contractors across construction and installation activities. Your future team relies on your ability to integrate mechanical scope schedule safety and cost to keep works progressing smoothly on site.
Lead mechanical-led delivery activities within a defined construction area
Coordinate mechanical engineering construction and installation sequencing
Develop and maintain integrated Level 4 construction schedules
Identify mechanical and construction risks and drive mitigation actions
Manage interfaces between mechanical packages and adjacent areas
Lead engagement with Tier 1 contractors and supply chain partners
Support resolution of construction and installation hotspots
Ensure safe systems of work and quality standards are maintained
Control cost change and schedule impacts within the area
Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement practices
Qualifications :
Nuclear experience is not essential but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.
We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further we would strongly encourage you to apply.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
Background in mechanical delivery on major construction projects
Strong project management and construction planning experience
Experience managing mechanical contractors and work packages
Understanding of engineering design through to site execution
Ability to manage cost risk change and schedule effectively
Experience working within regulated or safety-critical environments
Confident communicator across multidisciplinary teams
Additional Information :
This role offers a rare balance of mechanical design involvement and site-based delivery on one of the UKs most important infrastructure projects. If you want your engineering decisions to directly influence safe construction and long-term plant performance this position offers genuine technical impact and long-term career value.
Benefits include:
Flexible working hours
Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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