Construction Delivery Lead

Edf (Uk)

The Role

Overview

Lead construction delivery, managing teams for nuclear plant projects in UK & France

Key Responsibilities

  • site management
  • contractor coordination
  • plod meetings
  • safety inspection
  • quality assurance
  • contract support

Tasks

-Motivate and energise staff and contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions. -Drive works on site and ensure contractor performance is in line with the agreed programme. Escalate concerns to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and provide solutions to recover/mitigate, following dialogue with the contractor. -Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager. -Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include regular attendance at pre-start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor’s organisation. -Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections that support the project HSPI’s. -Ensure clear, two-way communication with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately. -Provide support to the Construction Delivery Managers by recommending temporary measures to mitigate against safety and/or quality concerns. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to avoid the cessation of works. This includes, but is not limited to, review of documents, assurance audits, etc. -Manage a team and collaborate with other senior managers to effectively manage operations of the site -Adopt a results-focussed mind set, using initiative wherever possible and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality. -Work closely with the contract PM’s to provide support and guidance for responses to contractual correspondence.

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • english b1
  • french basic
  • project delivery
  • construction sequencing
  • team management

What You Bring

-Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience -You are proficient in English (minimum level B1). -Be able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports -Ability to contribute to the management of a high performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives -You possess at least a basic knowledge of French and are motivated to develop it to a professional standard. -Possess excellent organisation and communication skills -Working knowledge in the delivery of large projects -Experience of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation

The Company

About Edf (Uk)

-A leading energy provider is committed to driving low-carbon energy solutions across the UK. -Generates a significant portion of the UK’s electricity with a focus on nuclear, wind, and solar power. -Plays a key role in the UK's energy transition, striving to meet growing energy demands sustainably. -Operates major nuclear power plants and offshore wind farms, contributing substantially to renewable energy output. -Diverse portfolio includes electricity generation, supply, and energy services for both residential and business sectors. -Invests in innovative energy storage and smart grid technologies, enhancing energy resilience.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Nuclear

Solar

Wind

Residential

Commercial