Construction Superintendent

Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater.

Are you an experienced Manager or Supervisor of Quality Control activities within the disciplines of Welding or NDT?

Are you skilled in motivating and leading diverse teams to 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 our Site Quality Surveillance Team as a Construction Superintendent here at Hinkley Point C!

The Opportunity

EDF is at the forefront of the UK's Nuclear New Build Programme, constructing Hinkley Point C in Somerset, which when operational will provide low carbon electricity to 6 million homes in the UK.

As a Construction Superintendent, you'll use your expertise to lead a team of Field Engineers (deemed as Practitioners) to carry out surveillance activities on the HPC Construction Site.

You'll help draft the Surveillance Programme for your discipline and ensure quality compliance in your designated section of the works.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a competitive starting salary from £70,000 - £80,000 (negotiable depending on experience), and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d 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’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you'll lead a team of Field Engineers to ensure quality compliance within your section of the works, following NNB's surveillance strategy and related documents. You'll also:

• Draft and support surveillance programmes and related documents as needed.
• Ensure construction works comply with work information and notify stakeholders of defects before completion.
• Review contractor performance against authorised inspection and test plans (ITP) and work information.
• Submit details to the NEC Supervisor for quality-related amending documents.
• Advise quality and delivery teams on quality, safety, and progress issues.
• Maintain proactive communication with site teams and ensure timely activity reporting.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly reports, maintaining performance and KPI indicators.
• Support safety and quality measures, taking actions to prevent work stoppages.
• Develop the team with insights into current and future site activities.
• Ensure tasks meet programme and quality standards for health, safety and environment.

Who you are

You will have broad working knowledge of Construction & Installation techniques, particularly welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) of piping systems and associated equipment, and proven management skills and experience in roles on a variety of major projects. Knowledge of the FIDIC contracts and working in the nuclear industry would be an advantage.

Other requirements for this role also include:

• Extensive Senior Welding Inspector or NDT experience and advance qualifications.
• Experienced Welding Engineers and Welding Quality Control Coordinators will also be considered.
• Experience in the nuclear industry with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards, particularly ISO9001.
• Thorough understanding of design obligations under CDM Regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the process.
• Demonstrable success in managing large complex projects or significant elements of.
• Experience in installing and erecting large mechanical and electrical plant.
• Effective organisational, delegation and communication skills, to establish effective relationships with stakeholders, staff, contractors, and internal teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of materials, trade methods, and legal requirements. 

Closing date for applications: 7th January 2025. Candidates will be contacted after the closing date in regards to interview.

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