Construction Manager

Millbank; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear infrastructure is seeking a Construction Manager to support complex projects aligned with the UK’s Net Zero and energy security goals. This role entails overseeing project logistics, planning, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders to deliver results safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering projects in complex environments.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants on large construction projects.
• Ability to lead and manage project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tactical logistics planning and detailed project delivery.
• Define work scopes and secure resources for project requirements.
• Monitor progress against milestones, deadlines, and budgets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in engineering, construction or related field

Job description

Construction Manager

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Are you ready to shape one of the UK’s most ambitious nuclear infrastructure projects while leading delivery in a safety-critical environment?

Can you bring clarity, structure, and leadership to the complex challenges of construction in a highly regulated sector?

Do you want to be part of a team that’s not just building infrastructure—but actively supporting the UK’s Net Zero and energy security goals?

If so, this role could be a great fit. So, please get in touch!

The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Construction Manager supporting the Project. You'll support the delivery of an area within a specific section of the Works and this extends to all construction and related activities, reporting to the Off-Site Infrastructure Construction Lead and includes logistics, planning and implementation in collaboration with the site wide logistics team, programming and planning.

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.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• You will also oversee tactical logistics planning for individual works sections in support of the work completed on strategic logistics.
• You will be responsible for the detailed planning and implementation, in collaboration with the Off-Site Infrastructure Construction Lead and the wider Delivery Team.
• Define the work scope to be delivered within the Site Delivery Teams Scope including contracts or packages of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme.
• Securing the required resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within their project team.
• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and execute the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work.
• Drive the delivery of the contracts or package activities within the area of responsibility to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business and technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters.
• Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contract or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues.
• Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2). Escalate any discrepancies to the Project Controls Director
• Ensure the List of Deliverables (LOD) relating to the scope of work is delivered.
• Review Contractor’s applications for payment.
• Interface with other programmes to ensure a high-level view of how the total project is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, or other related field desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations and a proven track record of their implementation.
• Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility.
• Ability to organise and lead a project team and facilitate decision making on complex issues among multiple parties.
• Ability to lead and manage performance of team members
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and form collaborative relationships to support delivery of works
• Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate good management skills including construction management, project management, financial management, change management and facilitation.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment. Including NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new permanent opportunity where you will be responsible for driving the development of all construction related processes, then apply now orcontact Louis Wellings.


Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

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• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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