Senior Project Manager - Construction

AWE; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension (9

Family friendly policies

Job summary

AWE is recruiting a construction-focused Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver high‑value, mission‑critical projects in a highly regulated environment. You will own complex delivery, ensure robust governance and maintain safety, quality and performance against tight targets.

Based at a site between Reading and Basingstoke (RG7 4PR) with hybrid options, the role offers a 9‑day working fortnight and a generous package from £70,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience guiding project teams in complex environments.
• Expertise in CDM construction projects across major infrastructure, industrial builds, modular construction and refurbishments.
• Solid capability to interpret schedules, data and technical drawings to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction and nuclear-related projects with governance and compliance.
• Deliver on time, cost, quality and safety targets while supporting the mission.
• Develop and motivate project leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Provide clear project performance reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Earned Value Management

Interpreting schedules and drawings

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction-related qualification

Tools

NEC3/4 project delivery

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Construction

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking

Package: From £70,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications & level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. These are site-based roles, with hybrid options available, subject to demand & project needs.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is now recruiting a construction‑focused Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex nuclear construction projects, taking ownership of high‑value, mission‑critical work that demands effective leadership, robust governance and the ability to operate confidently in a highly regulated environment. You will be responsible for:

• Leading complex construction and nuclear projects with robust governance, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Delivering to strict time, cost, quality and safety targets while supporting AWE's mission.
• Developing and motivating project leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Maintaining high standards in safety, security, environmental performance and quality.
• Influencing across functions to shape and deliver operational plans.
• Providing clear, accurate project performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensuring alignment with WADs, requirements, sanctioned artefacts and the PMB.
• Applying proven NEC3/4 project delivery experience.
• Managing people, budgets and equipment effectively, balancing workload and priorities.
• Holding teams accountable for delivery and performance.
• Leading risk, change and opportunity management to maintain control and maximise value.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery.

We'd welcome applications from those with:

• Proven leadership experience, within infrastructure sector, guiding project managers and cross‑functional teams in complex environments while motivating people, building morale and translating strategy into practical delivery plans.
• Expertise in delivering CDM construction projects across major infrastructure, industrial builds, modular construction and refurbishments, supported by a relevant construction‑related qualification.
• Solid technical capability, including Earned Value Management, interpreting schedules, data and technical drawings and using analysis to inform decisions.
• Ability to build effective internal and external relationships, understand stakeholder needs and turn them into actionable plans.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.