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Manager, Construction Management

Salary: Competitive

United Kingdom
Job Ref 235815KCH
Salary Competitive
Job Type Permanent, Full time
Duration Permanent
Function Engineering
Role Mid-senior level
Location Capenhurst, Cheshire
England
Contact Name Kris Charnock
Email Click to email
Telephone 0161 786 1558

Manager, Construction Management

Help us make a world of difference

Urenco offers rare expertise in uranium enrichment for the civil nuclear industry, being the only company with this capability across four sites globally.

As a global leader in low-carbon energy production, we work at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable, net-zero world.

This transformational vision creates unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, rewarding career.

Right now, we are seeking a Manager for Construction Management. In this role, you will provide global construction management capability across all Urenco sites, ensuring safe, coordinated, and high-quality delivery of all construction work. You will support the full project lifecycle, from initiation through to delivery and closure, at a global level.

What will your day look like?

  • Promote Safety Culture: Lead by example and foster a proactive safety culture within the global construction team.
  • Support Project Delivery: Ensure the successful and safe delivery of major CAPEX projects worldwide, providing necessary resources and support.
  • Build a High-Performance Team: Develop a team focused on safety, delivery, and quality, driving continuous improvement in performance.
  • Training Strategy: Create and implement a strategy to ensure Urenco has qualified personnel to supervise on-site construction work.
  • Global Construction Standards: Develop global construction management processes to deliver Urenco Group projects effectively.
  • Constructability & Project Readiness: Ensure the constructability and readiness of projects by applying best practices during early stages.
  • Foster Team Integration: Seamlessly integrate all sub-disciplines and functions, collaborating with site teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Enhance Relationships: Strengthen collaboration with FEED/EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Leverage Industry Best Practices: Continuously monitor global market developments, adopting best practices for Urenco’s benefit.
  • Knowledge Retention and Continuous Improvement: Capture and share knowledge across Urenco, conducting lessons learned reviews to drive improvements in construction practices.

What do you need to excel in this role?

Qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 7 in Senior Construction Management or equivalent.
  • Leadership and Management qualification (e.g., PMP).
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body.
  • HNC or degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.

Experience:

  • Minimum 15 years of experience across the full project lifecycle.
  • Ideally 5+ years working in the nuclear or similarly regulated industry.
  • Proven track record in delivering complex construction projects internationally.
  • Experience leading multi-cultural teams across multiple geographic locations.
  • Strong on-site construction knowledge, particularly regarding safety legislation and regulations (e.g., CDM, NEBOSH).
  • Proven leadership abilities and capability to work independently.

Knowledge:

  • Strong technical background in engineering and construction.
  • Skilled in analysing project requirements and managing complex contractual relationships.
  • Ability to build and lead high-performance teams, ensuring project success.
  • Comprehensive understanding of international and national legislation (USA, Europe, UK).
  • In-depth knowledge of EPC contractor markets and supply chains.

Skills:

  • Exceptional leadership, guiding project teams to success with minimal supervision.
  • Expertise in construction management techniques that protect Urenco’s contractual position.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay and offer a wide range of benefits, including:

  • 27 days of annual leave.
  • Family-friendly policies.
  • A generous bonus scheme.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme, with up to 16% employer contribution.
  • A flexible benefits package, including life assurance and income protection.
  • Education and training opportunities to support your career development.

Our Promise

As a truly global company operating in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.

Together, we are Urenco. We enrich the world – and your future.

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How to Apply


Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don't meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!

We outsource our recruitment process to Morson Group. If you choose to apply, the data you enter will be processed on behalf of Urenco by Morson as our recruitment partner.

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