Site Manager - Polar Crane Installation + Maintenance - Hinkley 'C' project

Role: Site Manager / Site Project Manager - Polar Crane Installation and Maintenance - Hinkley Point 'C' nuclear power station project

Location: Hinkley 'C' site near Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD)

Salary + Benefits: up to £85000 + overtime (equal to c20% on top of salary) + travel assistance / relocation assistance

Work Pattern: 10 days on / 4 days off

Start: February 2025 onwards

Our client, a well-renowned and highly-regarded international company specialising in the design and manufacture of large, high quality mechanical and electromechanical equipment, is looking for a Deputy Site Manager to assist in managing on-site activities primarily associated with the erection, commissioning, testing and maintenance of large polar cranes that will be used during the build and subsequent operation of the new Hinkley C nuclear power station in Somerset.

The client is thus looking for an experienced Engineering professional (ideally Mechanical / Electro-Mechanical biased, but not essential), with a proven background related to machinery (ideally large Mechanical and Electromechanical equipment) and on-site activities. Prior familiarity with / experience related to cranes would be of particular interest.

This role will be based on the Hinkley 'C' site near Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD), working on a 10 day on / 4 day off basis. The client will consider assisting with travel expenses (up to £1200/month), or relocation expenses for candidates looking to relocate.

Whilst initially being involved with / responsible for the erection, operation and maintenance of the cranes at HPC, this is intended as a long-term position, performing the same role on the future Sizewell C project, as well as other UK projects.

Key Activities

• Manage on-site activities including erection, commissioning, testing and maintenance of polar cranes designed and manufactured by the company for operation at Hinkley 'C' power station
• Coordination of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety, efficiency and quality.
• Contact and report every day with our client to show progress and address technical topics in meetings.
• Make sure project management instructions are followed, compliance with budget and proceed with a regular internal reporting covering all site issues.
• Supervise subcontractors.
• Maintain regular contact with technical support team located at the head office to receive support and provide updates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience related to machinery (ideally large Mechanical and Electromechanical equipment) and on-site activities.
• Mechanics / Electromechanics degree or other related engineering degree with good relevant experience, though non-degree-qualified individuals with a suitable level of experience / achievement will happily be considered.
• Ability to read technical drawings (mechanical / electrical).
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fast-thinking and know how to adapt quickly to any situation.
• Attention to safety, detail and quality

Salary and Benefits

For the right candidate, our client can offer a salary of up to £85000 / year (+ overtime equating to an additional c20%) as well as an excellent benefits package including 8% pension contribution, life and permanent health income insurance, and travel allowance (up to £1200/month) or assistance with relocation expenses. This is allied with excellent long-term career and salary development opportunities working in support one of a key UK infrastructure project for an internationally renowned client with a long track record of steady growth.

MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, are the leading TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT COMPANY in the UK specialising in Technical Support to the following industries: Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical & Construction