Building and Construction Works Supervisor

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the gridby developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

As a Building and Construction Works Supervisor
, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of construction projects across UKAEA. Working within the Integrated Engineering Division, you'll coordinate and oversee building and construction activities, ensuring temporary works are planned, managed and delivered in line with industry best practice, regulatory requirements and UKAEA's high safety standards. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to support the successful delivery of complex engineering and construction programmes.

• Coordinate and supervise building and construction works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
• Plan, manage and coordinate temporary works throughout the pre-construction and construction phases.
• Provide technical advice and support to project teams, identifying and managing construction risks and resolving technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations, UKAEA governance requirements and industry best practice.
• Review temporary works designs and coordinate their safe implementation on site.
• Work closely with contractors, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project coordination.
• Support the Construction Management team by monitoring progress, identifying improvements and contributing to successful project delivery.
• Promote UKAEA's safety-first culture and ensure all construction activities are delivered to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

• A degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification, together with significant experience in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience supervising building or construction works within a regulated environment.
• A valid CSCS card and SMSTS certification (or equivalent).
• Building and Construction Works Supervisor (or Temporary Works Supervisor) certification, with experience coordinating temporary works.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations
  , construction health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and make sound professional judgements.
• Desirable: experience of lifting operations (LOLER), IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent, and working on complex engineering or infrastructure projects.

UKAEA is an onsite organisation, and this role requires regular onsite presence (usually between 3-5 days in any given week) in line with business needs. We actively support flexible working arrangements where this is compatible with the role

We have a generous range of benefits (see the full list here) and highlights include:

• A salary of £51,317
• Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
• Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 2.5 privilege days; 8 Bank Holidays
• 3 days of site closure over Christmas break
• Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.

Please email  if you have any questions or require adjustments to help you participate fairly in our recruitment process, for example changes to the way we interview or share information. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.

We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit and further information can be found here.