Construction Manager - Telecoms - Hybrid

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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.

In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

Amentum are recruiting for a Construction Manager - Telecoms supporting the SZC Project. The Telecoms scope consists of private radio, public mobile networks and fibre across the whole main development site. This is a varied telecoms scope across a challenging site, you'll lead on key elements of the delivery to ensure Sizewell C key dates and objectives are met. This role will engage with key Telecoms stakeholders such as Vodafone, BT and private radio contractors. The telecoms infrastructure is essential to support the construction of the Nuclear Power station. This is both a delivery and operational role and will be involved in procurement for new contracts required, project delivery for installing new infrastructure, on site quality checks of workmanship, and operations for the installed infrastructure.

Once the initial fibre and radio equipment is installed, the operations side is key to monitor the performance of the infrastructure in line with the workforce and the construction site developments. As more people, plant & steelwork come on site this will put more stress on the systems installed causing potential capacity and interference issues. The Telecoms team need to ensure the initial infrastructure caters for the peak capacity but interference issues will be hard to avoid due to the amount of steelwork and concrete being constructed. The construction manager will need to work with contractors to put in enhancements as the site develops and new areas are created which can’t be planned for.

The Telecoms Construction Manager will play a vital role in resolving technical radio and fibre issues, risk mitigation, change management maintaining high standard of compliance with Sizewell C standards. On site inspections are expected as part of this role to monitor quality of construction work as it progresses - this is part of the NEC supervisor role. Key responsibilities will be:

• Resolution of technical issues on site
• It is expected this role will need to be on the Sizewell C 3 days a week minimum with 5 days being required in some instances depending on activities going on
• Technical Quality checks of workmanship throughout the construction phase on site and handover. Taking the role as Supervisor within the NEC contracts
• Lead on delivery for areas of the scope to ensure key dates are met within Budget
• Building Working Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with other teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Good Stakeholder management within the wider project of Sizewell C is vital for success on this project. This scope is just a small part of the puzzle, and the key is working out where it fits in
• Coordination: Responsible for effective coordination with Utilities Construction teams, including Design, Temporary Works, and Consents Managers, to ensure compliance with DCO and best practices
• Internal Stakeholder Coordination: Ensure effective coordination with internal stakeholders, such as the Consents, environment, planning, quality, health and safety team
• Change Management: Manage changes efficiently to deliver the construction programme
• Risk Mitigation and Opportunity Realisation: Proactively identify and initiate early warnings to mitigate risks and issues and to maximise opportunities
• Change Control Management: Lead the management of change control through established processes, participating in the design change review process as needed

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project or Construction Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in telecoms project with some experience within large construction projects
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams
• In-depth knowledge and experience of managing telecoms projects including fibre, private radio and public mobile operators
• Experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Competent at checking quality of telecoms workmanship
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Risk management and problem-solving skills

Our Culture

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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.

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