Manager of Construction Management

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Manager of Construction Management. Based at our Gronau site 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.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• 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 thrive 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. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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