NEC-Driven Construction Manager for Nuclear Substation

Aureos; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is recruiting a Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery for a Main Intake Substation refurbishment at a nuclear licensed site in Swindon. You will act as the on-site lead for construction, fulfilling CDM duties and NEC contract requirements while coordinating with stakeholders to maintain safety, schedule, and quality.

Ideal candidates will have proven NEC contract delivery experience, nuclear environment exposure, and relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, CDM knowledge).

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or Site Manager for a Principal Contractor.
• Strong NEC contract delivery experience (NEC3/NEC4).
• Experience delivering HV electrical infrastructure/substations in regulated environments.
• Experience on nuclear licensed sites or similar high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract delivery including early warnings, risk reduction and look-ahead planning.
• Discharge CDM 2015 duties as Principal Contractor with safe planning and supervision.
• Coordinate on-site construction activities, including HV/LV systems and civils.
• Promote nuclear safety culture and ensure compliance with licences and rules.
• Manage quality records, inspections, and NCRs with QA/QC teams.
• Oversee programme, cost, and resource planning; minimise delays and rework.
• Interface with client teams, designer, engineers, and commissioning staff.

Skills

Site management

NEC contracts

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Safety culture

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

CDM 2015 knowledge

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)

AP / SAP experience (desirable)

Job description

Aureos is recruiting a Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery for a Main Intake Substation refurbishment at a nuclear licensed site in Swindon. You will act as the on-site lead for construction, fulfilling CDM duties and NEC contract requirements while coordinating with stakeholders to maintain safety, schedule, and quality.

Ideal candidates will have proven NEC contract delivery experience, nuclear environment exposure, and relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, CDM knowledge).