Senior Project Manager - Major Projects - HPC, Bridgwater

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Project Manager to join our Major Projects Team, based at Hinkley Point, Bridgwater.
Hinkley Point C is a multi-billion-pound nuclear power station that stands as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy future. This landmark project will play a crucial role in meeting the UK’s energy needs and driving sustainable progress.
Our experts will use state-of-the-art technology to excavate a total of nine kilometres of tunnel, which will be lined with 38,000 concrete segments forming 6000 lining rings. The tunnels will be connected to the seabed by vertical shafts and capped with large intake and outfall heads, each weighing close to 5000 tonnes, that allow sea water to pass into the tunnels. Both the concrete segments and the heads are under manufactured to exacting specifications at a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility at Balfour Beatty’s site in Avonmouth, Bristol.
What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Project Manager your responsibilities will be:

• Support the Construction Director (Marine) to coordinate the integration of shaft liner secondary lining into the fabrication programme for the liner.
• Work to ensure high levels of engineering control and appropriate records are maintained during the construction, with emphasis on defect avoidance and zero defects at completion to ensure Nuclear Safety.
• Review contractual and technical information and ensure that any ambiguities or shortcomings are identified and resolved.
• Support the team to develop construction methodology, SSHEQ procedures, RAMS, ITP’s, and programmes.
• Identify any problem areas, agreeing corrective actions with relevant stakeholders and the Construction Director (Marine).
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly.

You will be expected to travel between numerous locations to ensure the effective delivery of the Works.
Who we’re looking for

To join us in this role you will have the following:

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification to ONC/HNC/Degree level
• Extensive relevant professional experience
• Must hold a valid suitable grade of CSCS card.
• Managerially and technically proficient with a good understanding of other engineering disciplines
• The professional credibility to engage and inspire others.

Why Balfour Beatty?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to a landmark project that will shape the UK’s energy landscape.
• Career Development: Gain unparalleled experience and advance your career in a high-profile environment.
• Dynamic Team: Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As a Senior Project Manager your responsibilities will be:

• Support the Construction Director (Marine) to coordinate the integration of shaft liner secondary lining into the fabrication programme for the liner.
• Work to ensure high levels of engineering control and appropriate records are maintained during the construction, with emphasis on defect avoidance and zero defects at completion to ensure Nuclear Safety.
• Review contractual and technical information and ensure that any ambiguities or shortcomings are identified and resolved.
• Support the team to develop construction methodology, SSHEQ procedures, RAMS, ITP’s, and programmes.
• Identify any problem areas, agreeing corrective actions with relevant stakeholders and the Construction Director (Marine).
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly

To join us in this role you will have the following:

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification to ONC/HNC/Degree level
• Extensive relevant professional experience
• Must hold a valid suitable grade of CSCS card.
• Managerially and technically proficient with a good understanding of other engineering disciplines
• The professional credibility to engage and inspire others

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more