Lead Nuclear SMR Construction Manager

Millbank Holdings; Warrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking a senior construction manager to lead the delivery of a major SMR programme in a regulated nuclear environment. You will oversee multi-contractor interfaces, ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence, and drive continuous improvement across execution planning and field delivery.

The role requires proven leadership in complex, regulated projects and the ability to coordinate engineering, procurement and commissioning activities on site.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior construction management role on major projects.
• Proven track record managing complex construction activities and multiple contractors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams in a large-scale project environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, planning, sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of construction health, safety and quality requirements.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee construction delivery across major SMR project work packages.
• Manage multidisciplinary construction teams, contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and implement construction execution plans, methodologies and programmes.
• Coordinate construction activities with engineering, procurement, project management and commissioning teams.
• Manage site resources, logistics, sequencing and construction interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety requirements, regulatory standards and project procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance, resolve construction issues and drive delivery improvements.
• Identify and manage construction risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide visible leadership, promoting a strong safety, quality and delivery culture.

Skills

Construction leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Risk management

Team leadership

Safety culture

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Millbank Holdings is seeking a senior construction manager to lead the delivery of a major SMR programme in a regulated nuclear environment. You will oversee multi-contractor interfaces, ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence, and drive continuous improvement across execution planning and field delivery.

The role requires proven leadership in complex, regulated projects and the ability to coordinate engineering, procurement and commissioning activities on site.