Job
Overview.

Closing date for applications - 9th February 2026

Great opportunity to work as a Delivery Management Lead on our prestigious contract at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: 40 hours per week, working normal office hours but will require flexibility and possible shift rotation as the project grows
Salary: £55,000 per annum

The Delivery Management Lead reports directly to the NNB Freight Delivery Lead and is responsible for the direction and leadership of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the programme of work assigned to them.

This post has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all the required site support services for the life cycle of the construction project. The size and scope of the support services will be aligned in accordance with the overall Project schedule. This post will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.

The nature of the role is to provide leadership to ensure the effective delivery of freight to HPC, while recognising and managing the impacts on the wider Project. The Delivery Management Lead will be responsible for managing the DMS team and Plaza Operations whilst ensuring that the infrastructure is fit for purpose and in a safe condition. Where required the Delivery Management Lead will be responsible for the development, amendment and implementation of work procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide supervision and management to the DMS team and Plaza Operations to enable effective throughput of traffic and people through the Main Entry Point and Freight Centres including:
          DMS and Security checks
          Control of incoming and outgoing traffic flows
          Traffic Management
          Health and Safety
          Environmental
- To line manage the DMS coordinator team to support the EDF Energy traffic management objectives
- To manage as one robust operation centre with the involvement of other stakeholders such as Bussing, Security and Training etc.
- Provide training to all DMS users, including DMS Operators and Tier 1 Delivery Coordinators, creating and distributing accounts following successful completion of training
- Implement, monitor and control standards at the freight management facility, initiating collaboration with all stakeholders to include Safety, Environmental and Operating standards
- Undertake a Duty Management role in the event of a road incident that requires HPC to enact its emergency procedure
- Ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place in the event of a system or internet outage
- Disseminate relevant project updates, briefings and traffic information to the DMS team
- Maintain accurate information in the system for DMS evaluation
- To achieve all conditions set out by SCC and the TRG.
- Provide an escalation route to the DMS operators and coordinators to manage relationships with haulier drivers, DMS users, particularly construction contractors - Handling any issues and queries and collecting feedback from all parties
- Supervise and support driver induction training to HGV delivery drivers
- Supervise and support the movement of Abnormal Indivisible Loads to HPC
- Understanding of the caps on HGV movement set out in planning conditions, ensuring the parameters are adhered to by the delivery management system (and subsequently contractor deliveries)
- Develop and maintain lines of communication with contractor Delivery Coordinators to ensure clear communication
- Deliver the DMS Daily Coordination Meeting to support communication and coordination of deliveries to site
- Report and raise any problems with the performance of the delivery management system
- Produce a monthly report of the previous month's KPI performance
- Provide knowledge of the DMS on an Ad Hoc basis, acting as the DMS subject matter expert.
- Support DMS Operators as required to receive vehicles within the HGV holding area and release within the capping slots. Undertake checks against the DMS including date and time of arrival, vehicle details, load and driver information etc.
- Resolve any day to day DMS coordinator administration issues that may arise
- Report and manage construction contractor compliance with the DMS process
- Proactively manage DMS to prevent breaches to DCO conditions

Key Skills & Competencies:

- A logistics background is required
- Previous experience of line management and supervision
- Experience of working in a highly regulated environment to satisfy a range of complex project requirements is essential
- They will have exceptional people skills and the ability to present ideas
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is required
- The Delivery Management Lead will enjoy working in a challenging environment, will be able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, will be able to remain calm and professional under pressure and will enjoy finding solutions to complex and time critical situations
- Experience of successfully engaging management and groups of stakeholders
- Able to demonstrate strong management skills including supervision, line management and providing disciplinary feedback to team members and drivers
- A good standard of education in Maths, English and IT

Personal Qualities:

- Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues
- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and a pragmatic approach
- Enthusiasm, energy, passion and conviction
- Ability to cope in a technically complex and fast-changing environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation
- Respecting confidentiality
- Strong planning and organising skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously
- Determination and focus to drive projects through to implementation
- Determination and focus to drive projects through to implementation
- Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels
- Good team player, self motivated and able to work on own initiative

 

Specific Occupational Requirements:

- Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting
- UK Driving License is essential
- Able to produce a five year verifiable work history

Key Information and Benefits

- Permanent Contract
- 25 days leave per year + 8 days Bank Holidays
- G4S National Pension Scheme
- Company sick pay
- National discount scheme
- Health Saturday Fund (health cash plan for you and your family)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

Job Ref: G229

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