HR Manager

Millbank Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead workforce planning, employee engagement, and compliance in a significant nuclear construction project. You will develop HR strategies aligned with project goals and ensure adherence to employment law and site regulations. Candidates should have a CIPD Level 5 or above and experience in large-scale projects. This role offers competitive compensation and long-term career progression in a unique and impactful environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career progression

Exposure to cutting-edge HR practices

Impactful project engagement

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and nuclear site regulations.
• Drive employee engagement and diversity initiatives.
• Manage employee relations and performance management.
• Partner with leadership for organisational development.
• Oversee HR reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or above

UK employment law knowledge

HR best practices

Employee engagement initiatives

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Education

HR Management qualification

Tools

HR systems and digital tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping people strategies on one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes? 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, and the opportunity to make a real impact on a project that matters.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• 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.

You will have the following 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.

It's great if you also have the following:

• 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.