Head of HR

Bouygues Energies & Services (part of Equans) - Power Generation Division 

Bouygues Energies & Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Manager/Head of HR to be based in our Bristol office in Bradley Stoke and the Hinkley Point C site in Bridgwater.

Bouygues Energies & Services has been awarded the EPC Turnkey contract for the emergency diesel generators of the new Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor - an exceptional project, technically complex, with significant human and organisational challenges

Your Role

As Senior HR Manager / Head of HR, you will be a key member of the management team, ensuring both operational excellence and the HR strategy for all staff (150 employes).

• You will ensure legal compliance (including NAECI, blue-collar legislation, and migrant sponsorship rules), manage industrial relations in a unionized environment, and lead HR initiatives to foster engagement, performance, and talent development.


• You will work closely with the project leadership while benefiting from support from HR teams in the UK and France. A dedicated HR team is planned as the project grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workforce administration under NAECI agreements and blue-collar legislation


• Lead both operational teams and support functions


• Design and implement communication and consultation strategies with employee representatives and unions


• Support managers in performance management, conflict resolution, and change management


• Ensure compliance of HR practices and application of company policies


• Develop continuous improvement and HR innovation initiatives


• Provide relevant HR data analysis to support decision-making


• Oversee accurate and timely payroll data submission

Candidate Profile

Experience & Skills

• Proven expertise in HR management, particularly in managing migrant workers and UK sponsorship procedures


• Strong command of NAECI agreements and blue-collar legislation


• Experience in both operational and strategic roles in complex, regulated environments


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and HR project management skills


• Excellent communication, influence, and negotiation abilities


• Autonomy, organization, and initiative


• Good knowledge of labor law and ability to manage industrial relations agendas

Additional Assets

• MCIPD qualification or equivalent


• Experience in construction, engineering, or nuclear sectors


• Residence near Bristol/HPC with weekly mobility


• Valid driving license

Why Join Bouygues Energies & Services?

• Work on large-scale innovative projects alongside international experts


• Join a company committed to the energy transition with a strong project pipeline (e.g., Sizewell C)


• Professional development opportunities in the UK and internationally


• Inclusive environment promoting diversity and quality of work life


• Programs and networks supporting career growth and personal development

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported regardless of background. Our internal networks – Women's Network, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Young Professionals, Disability Network – actively contribute to this culture.

Application

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Some roles may require Disclosure checks.