HR Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead human resources for a major £2.9 billion nuclear construction project. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and proven experience managing HR functions in complex, regulated settings. Responsibilities include workforce planning, compliance with UK employment law, and driving employee engagement initiatives within a high-compliance environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational culture and support a significant infrastructure programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career progression

Exposure to cutting-edge HR practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager in large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in regulated environments, particularly in construction or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment and onboarding for a large team.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and security clearance requirements.
• Drive employee engagement and diversity initiatives.
• Oversee HR reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

UK employment law

Employee engagement

Workforce planning

Diversity and inclusion

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Do you have experience managing HR functions for large-scale projects or complex organisations in a regulated environment? Are you CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) and confident in applying UK employment law in a high-compliance setting? Are you ready to lead HR strategy on a £2.9 billion project where your expertise will shape the workforce behind one of the UK's most critical infrastructure programmes?

The Opportunity

Our Tier 1 civil engineering client is delivering a £2.9 billion nuclear construction project, and we're looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead workforce planning, employee engagement and compliance in a highly regulated environment. This is a unique chance to influence organisational culture and support thousands of skilled professionals on a nationally significant project.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Long‑term career progression
• Exposure to cutting‑edge HR practices in a regulated sector
• The opportunity to make a real impact on a project that matters

Your duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with project objectives and company policies
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment and onboarding for a large, multi‑disciplinary team
• Ensure compliance with employment law, nuclear site regulations and security clearance requirements
• Drive employee engagement, diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Manage employee relations, performance management and disciplinary processes
• Partner with senior leadership to support organisational development and succession planning
• Oversee HR reporting, metrics and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & experience

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent HR qualification)
• Proven experience as an HR Manager in large‑scale projects or complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience in regulated environments, construction or engineering ideally

Additional desirable experience

• Experience with HR systems and digital tools
• Background in workforce planning for major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of NEC contract frameworks and project‑based HR challenges

The setting for the role

You will work on‑site within a highly secure and regulated environment, collaborating with project leadership and HR teams to deliver world‑class people solutions for one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.