Principal Construction Manager
Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Location: Reading area
Role Overview:
AWE is recruiting a Principal Construction Manager responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services for the CASD Programme. You will serve as a key point for construction advice, policy, standards, and best practices, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes, and quality standards.
Candidate Requirements:
* Experience in strategic construction leadership, including team development, project target achievement, and health and safety standards.
* Commercial experience with construction contracting, especially NEC contracts.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical complexities.
* Ability to chair meetings and manage work to meet project timelines.
* Experience delivering construction management in manufacturing or research environments.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards such as HSAWA and CDM.
* Experience leading multi-discipline teams.
* Understanding of construction supply chain methodologies.
* Degree in engineering, construction, or resource/human resource management or equivalent.
* Safety certifications such as SMSTS, NEBOSH Construction, or equivalent.
* Appropriate safety scheme cards like CSCS Manager's card or CCNSG Safety Passport.
Benefits:
* 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off and 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13%).
* Funding for professional development and memberships.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance (4x salary).
* Savings discounts on everyday spending.
* Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities.
More details can be found on the 'Working at AWE' page and in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Hybrid working arrangements may be available on an informal, non-contractual basis.
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