Mechanical Construction Manager

Job description:

Mechanical Construction Manager
- Hinkley Point C

Salary: £72,000 per annum + Overtime + Accommodation Allowance

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to work on the prestigious Hinkley Point C nuclear new-build project in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established construction professional with a strong mechanical engineering and installation background to contribute to one of the UK's largest and most technically demanding infrastructure projects.

We are specifically seeking candidates who have progressed through a mechanical trade background and possess the technical knowledge and practical experience to manage mechanical installation activities, supervise specialist trades and deliver construction works safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is a mechanical construction management position, not a civil construction management role.

• £72,000 annual salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Accommodation/lodge allowance
• Long-term nuclear construction project
• Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure development

• Manage and coordinate mechanical construction and installation activities on site.
• Oversee mechanical fitters, platers, welders and other specialist trades.
• Ensure mechanical installations are completed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor construction progress against project programmes and agreed milestones.
• Ensure compliance with site health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure installation quality and workmanship meet the required standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues affecting construction activities.
• Maintain accurate construction documentation, inspection records and progress reports.
• Liaise with engineering, quality, planning and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant site procedures.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting or a relevant mechanical trade qualification.
• SMSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS Supervisor Card.
• Previous mechanical construction management or supervisory experience on major industrial projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical installation, fabrication and welding activities.
• Experience managing mechanical trades and coordinating installation work packages.
• Ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Sound understanding of construction health and safety requirements, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Proven ability to manage site resources, subcontractors, quality and construction progress.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Previous nuclear construction or nuclear maintenance experience.
• Experience working on Hinkley Point C or other major UK nuclear facilities.
• Background in heavy engineering, power generation, petrochemical or other highly regulated industrial environments.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary mechanical installation teams.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed from hands‑on mechanical engineering or mechanical installation roles into construction supervision and management.

Applicants must possess the technical competence to understand, challenge and oversee the work undertaken by skilled mechanical tradespeople.

Candidates whose experience is predominantly in civil engineering or general construction management, without a relevant mechanical background, will not be suitable