Construction Engineers

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Engineering Cumbria is seeking a Construction Engineer to support safe, efficient delivery of mechanical, electrical, process and related construction activities on nuclear projects. You will liaise with engineering, construction, commissioning and supply chain to ensure readiness and compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role focuses on constructability reviews, installation planning and contractor oversight across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on safety culture and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in construction engineering, field engineering or construction delivery roles.
• Experience on highly regulated complex nuclear projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction work packages and installation strategies.
• Ensure construction readiness across labour, materials, tooling and equipment.
• Support mobilisation of contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Contribute to construction planning and sequencing activities.
• Deliver assigned construction scope safely and efficiently.
• Support achievement of construction milestones and productivity targets.
• Ensure works comply with technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve construction constraints and field issues.
• Promote constructability throughout project execution.
• Coordinate effectively between engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
• Support management of contractor and supplier interfaces.
• Facilitate effective communication across project teams.
• Maintain highest standards of nuclear safety culture.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved procedures.
• Support quality surveillance, inspections and handover activities.

Skills

Construction coordination

Regulated environment experience

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Nuclear Engineering

5+ years experience in construction engineering

Job description

Job title: Construction Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Rate: Market Led

Location: Cumbria, Manchester or Warrington Based - Open to location

Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week

The Role:

As the Construction Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, effective and efficient delivery of mechanical, electrical, process and associated construction activities across assigned nuclear projects and programmes.

You will report to the relevant Construction Manager, the role acts as the interface between engineering, construction, commissioning and supply chain teams to ensure works are delivered safely, in accordance with quality requirements, and to the agreed schedule.

The position provides construction expertise throughout project execution, including constructability reviews, installation planning, work package development, contractor oversight, field coordination, construction assurance and commissioning support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop construction work packages and installation strategies.
• Ensure construction readiness across labour, materials, tooling and equipment.
• Support effective mobilisation of contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Contribute to construction planning and sequencing activities.
• Deliver assigned construction scope safely and efficiently.
• Support achievement of construction milestones and productivity targets.
• Ensure works comply with technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve construction constraints and field issues.
• Promote strong constructability throughout project execution.
• Coordinate effectively between engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
• Support management of contractor and supplier interfaces.
• Contribute to efficient resolution of technical and execution issues.
• Facilitate effective communication across project teams.
• Maintain the highest standards of nuclear safety culture.
• Ensure installation activities comply with approved procedures.
• Support quality surveillance, inspections and handover activities.

Candidates Essential Experience/Qualifications Requirements:

• Candidates will hold a Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Candidates will have a minimum of 5+ years experience in construction engineering, field engineering or construction delivery roles.
• Candidates will have current/previous experience working on highly regulated complex projects in nuclear, on sites such as HPC, SZC, Sellafield, AWE, Devonport, Dounreay etc.
• Experience delivering mechanical, electrical, process or multi-discipline installation works.
• Experience supervising contractors and construction activities.
• Experience preparing or reviewing work packages, method statements and installation documentation.
• Experience managing construction interfaces between engineering, procurement and commissioning functions.
• Experience working within regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, constructability and installation planning.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities.

Desirable

• Chartered status (e.g. CEng, MCIOB, MRICS) or ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of professional standing and industry recognition.

Please note for this role Security Vetting will be required, all candidates MUST be eligible to obtain or ideally already hold.

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.