Role: Construction Lead / APCO Polar Crane
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater
Security Clearance: BPSS
Permanent Role

Altrad are the critical human infrastructure that enhances the lives of millions, by the value-added solutions it provides in support of the nation’s vital assets. Altrad aspires to be the most trusted and valued support services company – learning from the ingenuity of its 10,000 people in the UK & Ireland, to deliver extraordinary outcomes for its clients.

With over 10,000 people working for Altrad across the UK and Ireland, no two days are ever the same. We serve a wide range of industry sectors; we strive to be the best we can be – everyday. At Altrad you will be rewarded with the opportunity to build a progressive career, in a company who values your ingenuity, creativity and ambition. Are you ready to accept our challenge?

An experienced Construction Lead is required to operate in an overarching role to support the Construction Manager and work with the QHSE, Commercial and HR/IR Functions. The role requires the candidate to be adept at managing a broader construction team and both internal and external stakeholders. Management and mitigation of the Construction Projects remain within the agreed time / budget constraints at all times.

Applicants should have a proven track record within the construction industry and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. The candidate will have experience working on major projects and perform under pressure.

Accountabilities

• Provide and demonstrate a positive HSE leadership, building a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the whole construction life cycle of the Project.
• Ensuring all site activities are undertaken safely and responsibly, and in accordance with the CDM Regulations.
• Responsible for orderliness on site and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead, manage and motivate the Project Construction Team through implementation of Best Practice.
• Support the planning and execution of construction on a day-to-day basis.
• Liaison and support functions along with the Clients stakeholders at construction meetings.
• Maintaining compliance to the site security process.
• Provides support to the Management Team with strategy and construction aspects during
• Project the Company, Programme and Clients image to the Public and other their party key stakeholders by ensuring effective communications and maintaining harmonious relationships

Key deliverables

• Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being implemented in support of a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Own the delivery of the 16 week lookahead (provided by the Building Leads) and drive the performance of the construction team to ensure targets are met, issues are identified and resolved.
• Stakeholder management and ensuring assumptions, give/gets are communicated and managed to promote an efficient installation programme.
• Ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site licence requirements.
• Ensuring daily returns are completed and issues are highlighted
• Ensure weekly & monthly reports are compiled and produced in a timely manner for upward review.
• Ensure by coordination with the superintendents there is sufficient resource to meet construction requirements are available in line with the delivery schedule.

Qualifications & experience
IOSH management, CCNSG/ HS&EMAPS, HNC or relevant extensive experience. Conversant with permit systems and associated documentation, IT skills including MS software.

What is in it for you:
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to part of our exciting journey.
Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…