Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator to lead construction projects at its Preston facility. This role offers the chance to manage all aspects of construction work, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project requirements. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, driving projects from conception to completion while making a tangible impact on cleaner energy and environmental protection. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional eager to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your contributions will be valued and appreciated.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Attractive pension plans

25.5 days annual leave

Reduced gym membership

Company bonus

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Health savings plan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction projects with a focus on compliance and safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe delivery of construction activities at the Preston Laboratory.
• Manage day-to-day operations and compliance with CDM regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

HNC/ONC in Engineering

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator

Job Introduction

Job Description for Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator:

UKNNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you’ll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish - allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You’ll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.

We're looking for a versatile and experienced Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator who can manage all construction work across the Preston facility, ensuring all construction work undertaken is fully compliant with site requirements and CDM regulations.

We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated and a team player looking to push their career to the next level and keen to work and grow as part of an integrated team.

Main Responsibilities for Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator:

The key area of accountability is to ensure the safe delivery of all construction activities in the Preston Laboratory meeting the project requirements for cost, time and quality.

• This key accountability is achieved through:
  • Holding the role of Principal Contractor for all Preston construction projects, working closely with the Client and the Principal Designer.
  • Ensuring all projects comply with the requirements of the CDM regulations and that Construction Phase Plans are in place.
  • Ensuring all construction work at the Preston facility is planned and that sufficient SQEP resource is available to deliver the plan.
  • Managing the day-to-day work of the Preston Construction team.
  • Managing the work of all contractors in Preston construction areas, ensuring that all the required documentation is in place prior to work commencing.
  • Ensuring all specified construction and installation standards are met (Surveillance and inspection).
  • Ensuring site safety and safe working practices are adhered to and promote a positive health and safety culture.
  • Ensuring that all construction activities comply with UKNNL and UK legal requirements, including Nuclear Site License Conditions.
  • Monitoring construction safety performance and delivering construction improvement projects.
  • Working with the design teams to ensure construction is considered during the design process.

Essential Criteria for Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator:

(Equivalent experience can be offered in lieu if it is deemed appropriate by the UKNNL Construction Manager)

• HNC/ONC or equivalent in an engineering, electrical or construction discipline. Preferably from a trade background.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Experience working on construction projects in a management/supervisory position, with experience in multi-discipline contractor management and a detailed understanding of the CDM 2015 regulations.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a self-starter, able to take responsibility and work with minimum supervision, at times under pressure with excellent organisational skills; be able to multitask and re-prioritise to meet changing needs and project deadlines in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Senior Facility Construction Co-ordinator:

• Experience of managing construction work on a nuclear licensed site.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

UKNNL isn’t just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It’s also a place where you’ll feel appreciated and valued. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• UKNNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, UKNNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), UKNNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK.
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to ‘Mydiscounts’ which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

UKNNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UKNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where UKNNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures, providing reasonable adjustments as appropriate. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging and the ability to access to workplace in a way which works for you.