Project Manager - Civil Assembly Manager

With a heritage spanning over 160 years, Laing O'Rourke is an internationally focused engineering enterprise with world-class capabilities. We operate an integrated business model comprising the full range of engineering, construction and asset management services delivering single-source solutions for some of the world's most prestigious public and private organisations.

Laing O'Rourke is delivering some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in the UK—and right now, we're looking for a Civil Assembly Manager to join our team on a flagship Nuclear project.

Are you someone who thrives in the preconstruction phase of big projects? Do you want to work on a unique, ambitious and innovative project combining DfMA and nuclear delivery? Are you interested in collaborating with a blue-chip client on a project that integrates manufacturing-led design right from the start?

Come and be part of a highly innovative, landmark project helping to shape a sustainable, net-zero future. This is a rare opportunity to get involved at the earliest stages of a global nuclear programme, with real scope to influence outcomes in areas like modular construction, engineered safety, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. The project offers unique technical challenges and a broad, multi-disciplinary scope that goes beyond civil engineering.

You'll join a collaborative environment where technology, digital tools, and modern methods of construction come together, with strong support for career development, training, and progression. With long-term stability, potential future international opportunities, and a commitment to building an inclusive and forward-thinking workplace, this is a chance to grow your career while contributing to something with lasting impact.

• LOR have been engaged on the project from early concept stage. The project is now during the design and preconstruction stages. On-Site works are expected to start from 2027/28.
• Current work locations are primarily LOR and client offices in Derby, Bristol and Dartford on a weekly rotation, with occasional travel to other UK office locations and sites as required (e.g. Sale, London, CEMC).

• Support the Construction Assembly Lead and assist in managing the development and multi-disciplinary coordination of the power plant construction and assembly plan (including assembly sequence and methods) – developing methods and formalising in deliverables.
• Support the Construction Assembly Lead with the coordination of work activities with key RR SMR stakeholders (e.g. Civil, Structural & Architectural, Manufacturing Engineering, and Development Engineering) and external suppliers and stakeholders for the civil assembly scope.
• Support to production of RR SMR deliverables in support of design and Business Development opportunities e.g. overall integrated Build Schedule, 4D digital model, site operational logistics and construction phase layout, and Generic Design development.
• Supporting the civil assembly scope owner, including progress reporting, administration and review of deliverables.
• Support to the Chief Design Engineer in delivering a value engineering solution achieving product economic goals.
• Support to RR SMR Business Development team as required.
• Liaise with marine and geotechnical specialists to inform design and construction feasibility
• Lead optioneering of construction methods for cooling water island works, including Tunnelling and marine interface strategies. Shaft sinking and vertical retention structures. Assessment of constructability, risk and build schedule impact.

• Degree in Engineering Discipline e.g. Civil, Structural (or recognisable qualification).
• Minimum of 10+ years' relevant experience in technical or operational roles.
• Strong technical and delivery experience within construction, end to end design and collaborative working with delivery partners (e.g. JVs, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants etc).

• Highly knowledgeable in construction methods,…