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Head of Construction; Nuclear Frameworks

Job in Workington, Cumbria County, CA14, England, UK
Listing for: Rullion Engineering Cumbria
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-15
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Head of Construction (Nuclear Frameworks)

Job Type: Permanent |

Start date:

ASAP | Rate:
Market Led |

Location:

Cumbria, or Warrington Based - Open to location | Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week

The Role

You will be accountable for the successful execution of construction scope, ensuring that safety, quality, schedule and productivity objectives are achieved in accordance with project and customer requirements. It carries construction delivery standards with genuine authority to deploy them into both contracts; operations, compliance and SQEP through the Construction Operations, Compliance & SQEP Lead; and the workforce organisation through the Head of Construction Workforce.

Assignments will include nuclear infrastructure projects, EPCM delivery contracts and decommissioning programmes.

The role is responsible for leading construction teams and contractors, coordinating site activities, managing construction risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, health and safety, quality and company requirements.

Working closely with Framework leadership, project teams, engineering teams, commercial teams and client representatives, the Head of Construction will contribute to the safe and successful delivery of complex nuclear projects within the UK nuclear sector.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Owns and maintains the construction standards, methods, workmanship requirements, temporary works and sequencing across both frameworks.
  • Ensures consistent application of construction standards, with authority to approve or reject deviations.
  • Defines supervision expectations, workface control, site presentation and visual management standards.
  • Defines construction completion, quality assurance and client handover requirements.
  • Ensures construction input is incorporated into design, procurement and project planning before commitments are made.
  • Ensures designs and construction methods are practical, buildable and suitable for their intended operating environments.
  • Leads construction operational conformance, quality control, compliance and SQEP through the Construction Operations, Compliance & SQEP Lead.
  • Ensures Principal Contractor obligations are discharged where applicable, including the Construction Phase Plan and construction risk coordination.
  • Leads construction workforce planning, resourcing, industrial relations, supervision and retention through the Head of Construction Workforce.
  • Works with the Head of Commercial to ensure subcontractors have the capability, resources and supervision to deliver their packages.
  • Owns the construction productivity agenda, ensuring estimated outputs align with measured site performance.
  • Works with the Projects Director to translate group processes into practical, safe and deliverable construction methods.
  • Owns construction skills planning, apprenticeships and the development of local construction capability.
  • Develops construction leaders, supervisors and successors, reducing long-term reliance on expatriate personnel.
  • Establishes the construction organisation, standards, recruitment and workforce arrangements ahead of delivery.
  • Ensures existing plant knowledge and operational experience are captured and incorporated into construction methods.
  • Ensures construction standards and approved methods are implemented consistently across both frameworks.
  • Uses site reviews, performance data and lessons learned to address gaps and improve construction delivery.
  • Builds and leads one integrated construction organisation, establishing consistent standards, accountability and behaviours across both contracts.
  • Reports monthly to the Framework Director on standards, compliance, productivity, workforce capability, execution performance, risks and issues, escalating any pressures or disagreements that could compromise construction standards.
    • Essential Experience / Qualifications Requirements
    • Candidates will have a minimum 10 year's experience in nuclear, defence, infrastructure, energy or other highly regulated sectors, including significant time delivering work on a nuclear licensed site.
    • Candidates MUST have a Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
    • Significant experience managing major construction projects, construction packages or site delivery operations.
    • Experience working within EPC, EPCM, alliance, framework or programme delivery environments.
    • Demonstrated accountability for…
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