Pre-Construction Lead

Your Impact: We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security. As the Site Pre-Construction Lead reporting to the Site Delivery Director, you will be at the forefront of developing comprehensive project strategies and plans with colleagues across all delivery programmes. You'll manage and direct a high-performing team, ensuring collaboration and excellence across all pre-construction activities. Your role will be crucial in preparing and integrating project strategies and plans to meet the project's objectives of delivering safely, quality to the required schedule and cost objectives.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement project management and construction support strategies to ensure the delivery of Sizewell C on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards
• Team Management: Lead and build a high-performing team, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and delivery accountabilities
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment between pre-construction programme teams, design teams, and supply chain partners to achieve the best project outcomes
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for pre-construction, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear, effective communication
• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all pre-construction activities, ensuring adherence to Nuclear Safety and Industrial Safety standards
• Progress Monitoring: Track and report on project progress, managing risks and resolving issues to keep the project on schedule
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory needs through all pre-construction activities
Here's what you'll need:
• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in developing plans and strategies for the delivery of major complex infrastructure projects in regulated environments plus
• In-depth knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) activities, particularly in a highly regulated, nuclear environment
• Extensive experience in delivering large, complex construction projects, with a strong understanding of NEC and FIDIC contracts
• Proven ability to build and manage diverse, high-performing teams in an integrated team environment
• Knowledge of piping system design, installation, testing, and pressure systems regulations
Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.


• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in developing plans and strategies for the delivery of major complex infrastructure projects in regulated environments plus
• In-depth knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) activities, particularly in a highly regulated, nuclear environment
• Extensive experience in delivering large, complex construction projects, with a strong understanding of NEC and FIDIC contracts
• Proven ability to build and manage diverse, high-performing teams in an integrated team environment
• Knowledge of piping system design, installation, testing, and pressure systems regulations
  
  Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.
Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.