Principal Construction Manager

The Engineer UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Principal Construction Manager in Reading. The role involves overseeing engineering services and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive construction experience, and relevant certifications, with the potential for hybrid working arrangements. Attractive benefits include a 9-day working fortnight and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading pension scheme

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic construction leadership roles.
• Commercial construction contracting experience.
• Proficient in chairing technical meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management for engineering services.
• Ensure governance to meet Nuclear Licence Conditions.
• Serve as focal point for construction advice and expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and Safety Standards

Construction Contracting

Project Management

Team Development

Construction Methodologies

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction

Tools

NEC Contracting

Safety Certification (SMSTS, NEBOSH)

CSCS Manager's Card

Job description

About The Job

Principal Construction Manager

Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location: Reading area

Let Us Introduce The Role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Construction Manager responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. You will serve as a focal point for construction advice, information, and expertise regarding policy, best practices, knowledge, and relevant standards. You will also ensure governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes, and quality standards.

We Do Need You To Have The Following

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a strategic construction leadership role, including team development, project target achievement, and maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Commercial experience with construction contracting, particularly NEC.
• Ability to articulate technical complexities and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in chairing technical and general meetings and directing work to meet schedules.
• Capability to deliver construction management in manufacturing and/or research environments.
• Strong understanding of applicable legislation and standards related to safety within engineering (e.g., HSAWA, CDM).
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary groups.
• Knowledge of construction supply chain methodologies.
• Degree in engineering, construction, or resource/human resource management, or equivalent.
• Relevant safety certifications such as SMSTS, NEBOSH Construction, or equivalents.
• Industry-recognized safety scheme card (e.g., CSCS Manager's card, CCNSG Safety Passport, or equivalents).

Some Reasons We Think You'll Love It Here

AWE offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• 9-day working fortnight, providing every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9% to 13% of pensionable pay).
• Opportunities for professional development, including funding for relevant professional memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities.

Visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website for full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

A hybrid working arrangement may be available on an informal, non-contractual basis.