Senior Nuclear SMR Construction Lead

Millbank Holdings; Risley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking a senior construction manager to lead delivery of a major nuclear SMR programme in the UK. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors, and ensuring delivery to stringent safety, quality and cost targets.

You will develop construction plans, drive safe execution, and align with engineering, procurement and commissioning colleagues across the project lifecycle. Significant experience in regulated environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant senior construction management experience on major engineering, infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven track record managing complex construction activities and multiple contractors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams in large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, planning, sequencing and project delivery.
• Experience in highly regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Strong health, safety and quality knowledge in construction.

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

Senior construction management

Multiple contractors

Regulated environments

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Millbank Holdings is seeking a senior construction manager to lead delivery of a major nuclear SMR programme in the UK. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing contractors, and ensuring delivery to stringent safety, quality and cost targets.

You will develop construction plans, drive safe execution, and align with engineering, procurement and commissioning colleagues across the project lifecycle. Significant experience in regulated environments is essential.