Programme Construction Lead

## Programme Construction Lead Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Reading areatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 5, 2026 (21 days left to apply) job requisition :
R28538
** If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
**** Role title****:
Construction Programme Lead
**** Closing date:
** 4th August 2026
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* Location:

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* ** RG7 4PR
**, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with
** free onsite parking**.
** Package:
Up to £100,000** (depending on your 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.
** Ready to play your part?
**** At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
**** Shape the Future of UK Nuclear Infrastructure
**** Ready to Lead at Programme Scale?
- ** If you are motivated by complexity, strategic influence, strong governance, commercial leadership, and the opportunity to shape delivery at the highest level, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

As Construction Programme Lead, you’ll take a strategic client-side leadership role on one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes — the Future Materials Campus (FMC). This programme comprises of seven major new-build facilities, delivered on a site comparable in scale to the 2012 Olympic Park, this programme is critical to the UK’s nuclear security mission.

We are looking for an individual who brings not only construction leadership, but also strong commercial judgement, contract management expertise, and the ability to operate confidently within an Intelligent Customer environment. This role requires someone who can provide strategic oversight across programme delivery, commercial interfaces, regulatory obligations, and delivery partner performance.
* Due to the nature of the work, this is a predominantly site-based role at AWE Aldermaston, with limited opportunities for remote working.
* You won’t be delivering a single project, you’ll be shaping how an entire programme is governed, assured, and delivered.
** Who are we looking for?
** We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Construction Management programmatic leader with proven expertise in the client-side delivery of major projects or programmes.

The role will involve:
* Defining and leading the construction strategy across a complex, multi-project programme
* Acting as a senior client-side authority, setting clear expectations for construction delivery partners and ensuring alignment with programme objectives
* Providing oversight, governance, and assurance across construction delivery, including interfaces and partner performance
* Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, including the effective discharge of client duties and informed oversight of Principal Contractor arrangements
* Championing a systems-based approach to delivery, ensuring construction is fully integrated with engineering, safety, logistics, commercial, and programme functions
* Demonstrating strong commercial acumen to inform construction delivery model selection, procurement strategy, and risk-based planning; leading contract management and commercial performance to ensure delivery partners are effectively governed and managed in line with contractual intent
** We do need you to have the following:
*** Demonstrable experience in strategic construction leadership across major infrastructure, capital, or complex delivery programmes
* Strong track record operating within a Client/Intelligent Customer environment, providing strategic leadership, assurance, and informed challenge to delivery organisations
* Deep understanding and practical application of health, safety, environmental and CDM Regulations in a Client/Intelligent Customer capacity
* Experience leading…