Civil Construction / Work Manager

We’re recruiting for an experienced Civil Construction / Works Manager to support a major £250 million Integrated Asset Care framework at Sellafield. This hybrid contract role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in delivering vital civil engineering and construction works across a major infrastructure programme.
Salary
£60–£65 per hour, depending on experience.
Location and Working Pattern
Sellafield, Cumbria – hybrid working available. This is a long‑term contract opportunity.
Client Overview
Our client is a specialist engineering and construction organisation delivering major infrastructure programmes across the UK. They provide a range of civil, mechanical and electrical services to help maintain and develop the UK’s critical energy infrastructure.
Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the safe and efficient delivery of civil engineering and construction works.
• Direct, coordinate, and support site supervisors and craft teams on day‑to‑day activities.
• Oversee multiple work packages and projects of varying size and complexity.
• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, health and safety and quality teams.
• Attend client meetings to report on progress, performance and key milestones.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Support the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, subcontractor costs and resource utilisation.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
• Identify issues and implement solutions to promote continuous improvement.

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience in civil construction, works management or project management.
• Demonstrable experience leading site teams including supervisors and craft personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction health, safety, and quality standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS.
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Previous experience within the nuclear industry.

Qualifications

• HNC in Civil Engineering – Essential
• Civil Engineering Degree – Preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within a major national infrastructure project.

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