Head of HR
Bouygues Energies \& Services (part of Equans) \- Power Generation Division
Bouygues Energies \& Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Manager/Head of HR to be based in our Bristol office in Bradley Stoke and the Hinkley Point C site in Bridgwater.
Bouygues Energies \& Services has been awarded the EPC Turnkey contract for the emergency diesel generators of the new Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor \- an exceptional project, technically complex, with significant human and organisational challenges
Your Role
As Senior HR Manager / Head of HR, you will be a key member of the management team, ensuring both operational excellence and the HR strategy for all staff (150 employes).
You will ensure legal compliance (including NAECI, blue\-collar legislation, and migrant sponsorship rules), manage industrial relations in a unionized environment, and lead HR initiatives to foster engagement, performance, and talent development.
You will work closely with the project leadership while benefiting from support from HR teams in the UK and France. A dedicated HR team is planned as the project grows.
Key Responsibilities
Manage workforce administration under NAECI agreements and blue\-collar legislation
Lead both operational teams and support functions
Design and implement communication and consultation strategies with employee representatives and unions
Support managers in performance management, conflict resolution, and change management
Ensure compliance of HR practices and application of company policies
Develop continuous improvement and HR innovation initiatives
Provide relevant HR data analysis to support decision\-making
Oversee accurate and timely payroll data submission
Candidate Profile
Experience \& Skills
Proven expertise in HR management, particularly in managing migrant workers and UK sponsorship procedures
Strong command of NAECI agreements and blue\-collar legislation
Experience in both operational and strategic roles in complex, regulated environments
Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and HR project management skills
Excellent communication, influence, and negotiation abilities
Autonomy, organization, and initiative
Good knowledge of labor law and ability to manage industrial relations agendas
Additional Assets
MCIPD qualification or equivalent
Experience in construction, engineering, or nuclear sectors
Residence near Bristol/HPC with weekly mobility
Valid driving license
Why Join Bouygues Energies \& Services?
Work on large\-scale innovative projects alongside international experts
Join a company committed to the energy transition with a strong project pipeline (e.g., Sizewell C)
Professional development opportunities in the UK and internationally
Inclusive environment promoting diversity and quality of work life
Programs and networks supporting career growth and personal development
Diversity \& Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported regardless of background. Our internal networks – Women's Network, RISE, LGBTQI\+, Working Parents, Young Professionals, Disability Network – actively contribute to this culture.
Application
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in the UK. Some roles may require Disclosure checks.
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