Construction Area Manager

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Construction Area ManagerNRL Limited (Arabelle)Hinkley Point CLocation: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Job Type: Permanent / Long-Term Project

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Construction Area Manager to support the delivery of one of Europe's largest and most complex nuclear new build projects at Hinkley Point C.
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a designated construction area, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong site leadership and the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all construction activities within a designated project area.
• Ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures and nuclear industry standards.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and drive delivery to achieve project objectives.
• Manage interfaces between contractors, supervisors, engineers, and client representatives.
• Conduct daily site walk-downs and progress reviews.
• Identify and resolve construction issues that may impact schedule, quality, or safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, specifications, permits, and work packs.
• Attend planning, coordination, and progress meetings.
• Support workforce planning and resource management activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all personnel operate in accordance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

RequirementsEssential

• SSSTS qualification.
• Experience working within Power Generation, Nuclear, Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or other large-scale industrial construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience supervising or managing construction activities on major projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, interfaces, and site coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and work fronts simultaneously.

Desirable

• SMSTS.
• Hinkley Point C induction or previous HPC experience.
• Experience within Nuclear New Build environments.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Engineering or construction-related qualification.

What You'll Be Doing

This role is focused on driving construction delivery within your allocated area, ensuring contractors work safely, efficiently, and to programme. You'll be the key point of contact between construction teams, engineering, planning, quality, and client stakeholders, helping to remove barriers and maintain progress across the project.