Role Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Construction Project Manager to lead the mechanical erection activities within the Turbine Hall scope (Units 1 & 2) of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project.
The Turbine Hall houses the equipment that converts steam generated by the nuclear reactor into electricity. The mechanical scope includes major equipment such as condensers, static equipment, main and auxiliary pumps, air compressors, and associated balance-of-plant systems.
Reporting directly to the Overall Construction Manager , you will act as the technical, organizational, and contractual focal point for the complete mechanical package, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of site activities.
Working closely with Construction, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Contract Management teams, you will play a key role in maintaining project momentum, resolving technical issues, coordinating interfaces, and driving construction performance.
Responsibilities:
Construction Engineering & Method Statements
Assess the maturity and readiness of construction documentation prior to execution.
Review equipment installation sequences, access studies, lifting plans, and logistics strategies.
Evaluate and challenge construction methodologies proposed by subcontractors.
Validate mechanical erection procedures, welding methods, rigging approaches, and NDT requirements.
Ensure safe and efficient installation strategies that maximize productivity and quality.
Civil & Structural Interfaces
Participate in joint inspections and walkdowns to validate civil handovers.
Verify installation readiness of foundations, structures, anchor bolts, embedded plates, and penetrations.
Identify interface discrepancies and develop practical mitigation solutions.
Manage tolerance assessments and technical resolutions for non-compliant conditions.
Site Coordination & Construction Management
Coordinate activities across Mechanical, Piping, Structural Steel, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Civil disciplines.
Manage co-activity planning and site logistics to avoid disruptions.
Coordinate lifting operations and shared resource utilization, including crane planning.
Resolve operational bottlenecks and interface conflicts during equipment installation.
Subcontractor Management
Monitor subcontractor manpower loading and resource planning.
Track productivity, progress, and schedule performance against project milestones.
Identify execution risks and implement corrective or recovery actions where required.
Ensure subcontractors comply with contractual, quality, and safety requirements.
Quality & Contract Management
Lead the resolution and close-out strategy for: Field Service Instructions (FSIs)
Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Punch items
Define and approve appropriate corrective actions and rework strategies.
Monitor scope boundaries, variation orders, claims, and contractual obligations.
Ensure proper management of quality documentation, inspection records, and mechanical completion dossiers.
Cost, Schedule & Performance Reporting
Monitor and report performance through SQCD indicators: Safety
Quality
Cost
Delivery
Track construction progress and achievement of key milestones.
Validate progress for subcontractor payment applications.
Support cost control and change management activities throughout the mechanical package.
REQUIREMENTS:
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience in mechanical construction project management or site technical management.
Experience within highly regulated or large-scale industrial environments such as: Nuclear, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Energy Infrastructure, Major EPC Projects
Hands-on experience with heavy mechanical installation activities.
Fluent English is essential for working within the Hinkley Point C project environment.
Strong knowledge of:
Heavy rotating equipment installation (turbines,…