Overall Construction Manager / Deputy Site Director – Hinkley Point C

About the role

Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, is seeking an Overall Construction Manager (or Deputy Site Director) to lead mechanical and electrical (M&E) works at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. You will coordinate site activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure the project meets quality, safety, and budget targets.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate constructability studies, subcontractor selection and scope definition with head office.
• Develop and execute a management strategy for site erection works, integrating civil works and external partners.
• Maintain schedule, milestones, resources and budget through a comprehensive erection management system.
• Implement mitigation plans for NCRs, punched items and forensic events.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, scope, progress and cost control.
• Manage M&E budgeting, cost control system and quarterly construction project reviews.
• Set up and maintain information systems for daily logs, erection documentation and record production (Red Correx, Site Work Conformance File).
• Ensure compliance with ITNS‑I, Site QRA, CFSI and EHS/Quality policies.
• Lead NCC, forensic and punched‑item committees, issue field service reports and organise return‑of‑experience sessions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing large‑scale mechanical and electrical construction projects.
• Strong leadership skills to supervise multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to develop and control budgets, schedules and risk mitigation plans.
• Excellent communication with clients, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with nuclear or high‑hazard construction environments is a plus.

Required skills

• Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works coordination
• Cost Control Management System implementation
• Construction scheduling and milestone tracking
• ITNS‑I compliance
• Site QRA execution
• CFSI management
• Red Correx documentation handling
• Site Work Conformance File management