Overall Construction Manager

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Overall Construction Manager
Arabelle Solutions
Hinkley Point C

Job Description

The Construction Manager is responsible for the preparation, coordination, and execution of all site activities related to mechanical and electrical works. This role ensures seamless collaboration with internal and external partners, oversees subcontractor performance, manages the M&E budget and planning, and upholds the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with head office the constructability, subcontractors selection and scope;
Develop and execute a management strategy for the management, supervision and coordination of the site erection works, to include dynamic interface with civil works and other external contractors or partners;
Develop a system to keep the schedule, milestones / key dates, resources and budget at the forefront of the overall erection management strategy;
Develop mitigation plans to minimize impacts: NCR, punched items, forensic events;
Maintain good communication with subcontractors, partners, the client and project stakeholders;
Ensure ITNS-I, Site QRA and graded approach are executed as per the project requirements;
Ensure CFSI are managed and reported, if any;
Develop and implement an efficient system for all erection activity: preparation, completion, closeout and turnover to commissioning;
Develop the plan for allocation of site infrastructure and facilities to the subcontractors or the major erection divisions; 
Overview execution of the subcontracts: scope, progress and costs;
Implement and execute the Cost Control Management System as developed by senior construction management;
Assist the Site Director to prepare the quarterly Construction Project Review;
Assist the NCC Manager and the Site Contract Manager;
M&E team set-up and management;
Set up and maintain an information system for receiving, managing and issuing erection information, reports, data, comprehensive daily log, etc. and to ensure that all erection documentation is approved for construction and issued to subordinates;
Develop and implement a system to effectively execute the production of record and  documentation (Red Correx, Site Work Conformance File);
Participate in development of the strategic overall EHS and Quality  plan within the framework of the Arabelle Solutions EHS and Quality  Policies pertinent to the site erection works and promulgate this plan to erection subordinates and partners;
Actively participate to NCC, forensic, punched items site committee;
Issue a Field Service Report;
Organize REX (Return of Experience) to project stakeholders;
Prepare data on overall progress, completed activity, forecast to completion, problem encountered, subcontractor's performance, EHS report, NCC and Cost follow-up, material problems, manpower report, etc.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Higher education in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering or Business Administration 
Extensive experience in site construction execution
Background in the energy sector and project management 
Proven ability to build relationships across cultures and organizational levels
High integrity, managerial skills, and sound judgment 
Experience in negotiation, presentation, and decision-making 
Awareness of Quality Management principles 
High proficiency in English

Desired Experience & Skills:

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Experience in people management 
Knowledge of ASME/EN/PED standards 
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility 
Leadership and management training

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.