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

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record as a Programme Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience within 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.

What’s on Offer

• 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

If you are an experienced Programme or Construction Manager looking for your next challenge on a landmark nuclear infrastructure programme, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Leon at TRIbuild.