Senior Site Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- SMSTS Certification.
- Strong understanding of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Nice to have
- Membership of CIOB, ICE, IET, APM, or equivalent professional body.
- Nuclear industry qualifications and training.
- Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Previous nuclear industry experience.
- Experience working on Hinkley Point C or major UK infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of ONR and nuclear quality requirements.
Full description
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Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset, UKCompany: LinxonReports To: Project ManagerAbout Linxon
Linxon is a joint venture between Hitachi Energy and SNC-Lavalin, specializing in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery of electrical substations and grid infrastructure projects worldwide. At Hinkley Point C, Linxon is responsible for the delivery of critical high-voltage electrical infrastructure supporting the UK's newest nuclear power station.
Position Overview
The Construction Manager will lead all site construction activities associated with the delivery of Linxon's electrical balance-of-plant infrastructure at Hinkley Point C. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of construction works, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical installation activities.
The successful candidate will provide leadership to multidisciplinary construction teams and contractors while maintaining alignment with nuclear safety standards, project schedule commitments, quality requirements, and budget objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Leadership
- Lead all onsite construction activities.
- Drive a strong safety-first culture aligned with HPC and Linxon requirements.
- Ensure construction works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, programme, quality requirements, and approved methodologies.
- Coordinate daily site operations across multiple contractors and interfaces.
- Provide visible leadership and direction to construction supervisors and contractor management teams.
Health, Safety, Environment and Security
- Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and nuclear safety performance.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, HPC site rules, permit-to-work systems, and Linxon HSE procedures.
- Lead construction safety reviews, inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Support achievement of Zero Harm objectives.
Project Planning and Delivery
- Develop and implement construction execution strategies.
- Monitor progress against baseline schedules and identify recovery actions where necessary.
- Coordinate resource planning, logistics, material deliveries, and site access requirements.