Construction Delivery Lead

Construction Delivery Lead

Are you experienced in effectively managing and coordinating construction activities on site to ensure projects are delivered safely on time, and within budget? Are you skilled in motivating and leading diverse teams to consistently achieve high performance and exceed project objectives? Are you proficient in communicating and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to maintain strong working relationships and ensure project success?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our next Construction Delivery Lead here at Hinkley Point C!

The Opportunity

As our next Construction Delivery Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating activities within the Construction White Space Area (CWSA), collaborating closely with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager to ensure seamless on-site facilitation. This involves overseeing Area Construction Teams to ensure they report progress effectively and align with project goals, utilising strategies like the 4 WLAH method and PLOW sessions. Additionally, as the Construction Delivery Lead, you’ll provide hands-on management of site activities, offering guidance and monitoring progress across the CWSA while optimising planning for safe and efficient project delivery.

Pay, benefits and culture

In addition to a salary range of £62,000 - £67,000 depending on experience, 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. This role will be based on site working at Hinkley Point C full time.

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…

In this role, you’ll offer vital support to Construction Delivery Managers by recommending solutions to address safety and quality issues. Take proactive steps to ensure continuous workflow, whether it's issuing communications or organising meetings. Your role involves thorough document reviews, conducting assurance audits, and implementing effective strategies to maintain project momentum and uphold standards as well as:

• Offer specialised guidance on planning pedestrian and vehicular access, emphasising compliance with PVPI standards.
• Drive on-site operations to uphold contractor performance aligned with the agreed program, swiftly addressing concerns by collaborating with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and contractors.
• Proactively liaise with various site functions such as health and safety, quality, surveillance, and logistics to foster effective communication and timely reporting, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Chair coordination meetings within the Construction White Space Area (CWSA), representing CWSA interests in external meetings affecting project interfaces.
• Input coordination data and generate daily reports, aiming for streamlined and efficient meetings.
• Conduct daily on-site coordination meetings with Logistics Non-Working Supervisors to review plans, address issues, and highlight previous successes. Manage spatial coordination, resource allocation, and planning based on project requirements, duration, and future impacts.
• Collaborate on a 16-week look-ahead plan, actively contributing to project milestones and goals. Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency within the 8-week look-ahead plan to minimise downtime. Ensure adherence to the 4-week look-ahead plan to prioritise work and resolve conflicting activities, fostering project success.

Who you are…

To excel as our next Construction Delivery Lead, you should possess a strong grasp of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how they apply to spatial coordination, ensuring seamless integration of construction activities. You’ll hold excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to gather and consolidate information effectively for streamlined reporting.

With proven experience in construction coordination and project management, you'll be equipped to lead your team to exceed expectations consistently. Your ability to contribute to a high-performing team, driving them towards surpassing objectives, is paramount in this role. Other requirements for this role also include:

• Proficient in construction sequencing, recovery plans, and resource allocation to ensure project success.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the safe movement of individuals in complex and congested areas, prioritising safety.
• Thorough understanding of obligations under CDM Regulations, ensuring compliance throughout project execution.
• Experienced in delivering large-scale projects, with a proven track record of successful implementation.
• Hold tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, or possess equivalent vocational training and experience.
• Embrace a results-focused mindset, leveraging initiative to drive excellence, value, and quality outcomes while taking personal responsibility for successful project delivery.

Applications for this role close: Sunday 26th May

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