Senior Nuclear Construction Lead

Rullion; Manchester, Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead safe, high-quality delivery of nuclear construction activities across UK projects. You will oversee construction execution, planning, site management, logistics, and contractor interfaces while ensuring safety, quality, schedule and productivity targets are met.

Role involves steering alliance/delivery partner interfaces, managing risks, and maintaining strong client and regulator relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in nuclear, defence, infrastructure, energy or regulated sectors.
• Experience managing major construction projects and site delivery operations.
• Experience in EPC, EPCM, alliance, framework or programme delivery.
• Accountability for safety, quality, productivity and schedule performance.
• Experience coordinating construction, commissioning and handover activities.
• Good commercial and contract management experience (NEC, FIDIC, JCT).
• Experience operating in highly regulated, safety-critical environments.
• Strong client, contractor and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Professional certification in construction or project management.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise construction teams, contractors and site delivery arrangements.
• Develop and implement effective construction execution strategies.
• Ensure construction readiness across workforce, equipment, logistics and supply chain.
• Establish site performance, risk and productivity management processes.
• Maintain accountability for safety, quality, productivity and schedule within authority.
• Deliver milestones and agreed delivery objectives.
• Ensure construction works meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Drive productivity, constructability and operational efficiency on site.
• Build relationships with client representatives and project stakeholders.
• Manage interfaces with alliance, JV and delivery partners.
• Maintain relations with regulators, supply chain and local stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with licence conditions, regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Deliver industry-leading quality across the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets and schedules to support project commercial objectives.
• Oversee productivity, change and resource utilization.
• Contribute to successful project financial performance through disciplined delivery.

Skills

Construction management

Subcontractor management

Health and safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Nuclear Engineering

Chartered or Fellow status

APM / PMP / MSP / PRINCE2 Practitioner

Job description

Rullion is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead safe, high-quality delivery of nuclear construction activities across UK projects. You will oversee construction execution, planning, site management, logistics, and contractor interfaces while ensuring safety, quality, schedule and productivity targets are met.

Role involves steering alliance/delivery partner interfaces, managing risks, and maintaining strong client and regulator relationships.