Construction Manager - Civils​/Infrastructure​/Nuclear

Programme / Construction Manager
- Nuclear
- Civils & Infrastructure

Location:

Sellafield, Cumbria

Salary:
Circa £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Package:
Fully comprehensive benefits package plus local accommodation provision

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

TRIbuild Solutions are looking for an experienced Programme / Construction Manager to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure programme at Sellafield, one of the UK's most complex and highly regulated nuclear sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of critical civils and infrastructure upgrade works within a high‑security, high‑profile environment, working for a globally recognised main contractor.

Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will provide leadership, coordination and oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception through pre‑construction, delivery and handover.

• Support the Head of Projects in planning, coordinating and delivering multiple civil engineering projects across a major infrastructure development portfolio.
• Provide programme‑level oversight of scope, cost, schedule and risk.
• Ensure effective integration between design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Lead delivery of complex civils packages, including groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, infrastructure, drainage, earthworks and structural alterations.
• Ensure all works comply with technical specifications, nuclear site licence conditions and regulatory standards.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and commercial management alongside the commercial team.
• Manage programme‑level risk registers, mitigation strategies and compliance with nuclear safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Prepare and present progress reports, financial forecasts and risk updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support assurance reviews, audits and stage gate approvals.
• Act as a key interface between project teams, client representatives, regulators and supply chain partners.
• Monitor programme budgets and cost performance, supporting change management and commercial negotiations.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Project Managers and Engineers, promoting a positive safety‑first culture.

• Proven track record as a Programme Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with in the nuclear, defence, or another highly regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of civils packages: groundworks, RC structures, drainage, earthworks and structural works.
• Solid understanding of programme controls, risk management and commercial/financial oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, regulators and supply chain partners.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing project teams.
• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent) and CSCS/SMSTS or similar certifications.
• Willingness and ability to undergo the vetting/clearance process required for work on a high‑security nuclear licensed site.

• Circa £80,000 per annum basic salary
• Fully comprehensive benefits package
• Local accommodation provision
• The opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme
• Long‑term career progression within a leading international construction organisation