Head of Mobilisation

Bridgwater - Hinkley Point C Site

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

 

NG Bailey are proud to be involved in the Hinkley Point C project based in Bridgwater, Somerset.  This is the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes. NG Bailey, the UK’s leading independent engineering and services business, are proud to be part of the MEH Alliance, a joint venture to deliver the mechanical, electrical and HVAC installation for the project.

 

As part of recent growth on this project, we have an exciting new vacancy for Head of Mobilisation to join us on the project in Bridgwater.

The Head of Mobilisation is responsible for leading the operational mobilisation model across the MEH Programme, ensuring the programme can safely, effectively and efficiently mobilise resource capability at scale.

 

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

·       Mobilisation Operations Leadership

• • Lead the operational mobilisation function across the MEH Programme
  • Establish and maintain a scalable mobilisation operating model capable of supporting programme growth
  • Drive operational discipline, visibility and accountability across mobilisation activities
  • Ensure mobilisation activity supports programme delivery priorities and workforce plans
  • Create a high-performing mobilisation culture focused on pace, control and delivery

·       Supply & Pipeline Management

• • Oversee operational management of approved resource demand
  • Ensure demand progresses visibly and efficiently through the mobilisation pipeline
  • Coordinate sourcing activity across partner organisations and recruitment teams
  • Monitor pipeline ageing, bottlenecks and mobilisation risks
  • Drive mobilisation recovery activity where supply issues arise
  • Support implementation of best athlete mobilisation principles
  • Ensure mobilisation reporting and operational visibility are maintained

·       Deployment & Coordination

• • Oversee deployment planning, workforce coordination and mobilisation sequencing
  • Ensure resources are deployed effectively in line with programme priorities
  • Maintain visibility of mobilisation status, deployment readiness and operational flow
  • Coordinate mobilisation interfaces with programme delivery teams and operational leaders
  • Escalate deployment risks and operational constraints early

·       Operational Governance & Performance

• • Lead mobilisation operational cadence, reviews and escalation processes
  • Monitor mobilisation performance against agreed SLAs and operational expectations
  • Ensure operational mobilisation dashboards and reporting remain accurate and visible
  • Drive operational performance improvement and mobilisation resilience
  • Support governance reviews, operational assurance and programme reporting

·       Partner Coordination & Accountability

• • Work collaboratively with partner organisations, recruiters and operational stakeholders
  • Ensure approved demand is actively supported and progressed operationally
  • Challenge delays, inactivity and mobilisation underperformance appropriately
  • Support mobilisation escalation and recovery activity where required
  • Promote operational transparency, responsiveness and delivery focus across the mobilisation model

·       Strategic Alignment

• • Work closely with the Head of Strategic Resourcing to align operational mobilisation activity with future workforce demand and capability planning
  • Support mobilisation planning for future programme growth and resource requirements
  • Provide operational insight into mobilisation constraints, risks and delivery challenges
  • Support implementation of UKG-enabled workflows, reporting and operational visibility

 

What we’re looking for: 

• Previous experience managing mobilisation, resourcing operations and programme demand preferably within large scale engineering/construction/industrial regulated environments.
• Strong operational leadership capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management, in particular coordinating with stakeholders across various functions, both internal and external to the alliance.
• Confidence in escalating issues and driving operational accountability
• Ability to operate effectively at pace within complex organisational structures
• Calm, structured and delivery-focused leadership style

Benefits

• We are able to offer a competitive salary with generous uplift and allowances for working away from home where required.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits

Please apply with an up to date CV, detailing your salary/package expectations.

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

 

NG Bailey on the Hinkley Point C Project:

We are working across both Hinkley Point C units to deliver the infrastructure that will power the station and its operations, creating 1,000 jobs including many specialist engineers. Works include the design and installation of circa 76,000 cables totalling over 3,000km in length; over 180km of cable containment support systems; fire and environmental sealing; design and installation of earthing systems, and specialist packages associated with data acquisition and plant control.

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.