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People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.

Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

Amentum are recruiting for a Construction Manager supporting the Sizewell C Project. You'll support the delivery of an area within a specific section of the Works and this extends to all construction and related activities, reporting to the Off Site Infrastructure Construction Lead and includes logistics, planning and implementation in collaboration with the site wide logistics team, programming and planning.

You will also oversee tactical logistics planning for individual works sections in support of the work completed on strategic logistics. Thereafter, will be responsible for the detailed planning and implementation, in collaboration with the Off Site Infrastructure Construction Lead and the wider Delivery Team. Key responsibilities will be:

• Define the work scope to be delivered within the Site Delivery Teams Scope including contracts or packages of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme.
• Securing the required resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within their project team.
• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and execute the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work.
• Drive the delivery of the contracts or package activities within the area of responsibility to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business and technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters.
• Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contract or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues.
• Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2). Escalate any discrepancies to the Project Controls Director
• Ensure the List of Deliverables (LOD) relating to the scope of work is delivered.
• Review Contractor’s applications for payment.
• Interface with other programmes to ensure a high-level view of how the total project is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice.

Here's What You'll Need

• Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, or other related field desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations and a proven track record of their implementation.
• Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility.
• Ability to organise and lead a project team and facilitate decision making on complex issues among multiple parties.
• Ability to lead and manage performance of team members
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and form collaborative relationships to support delivery of works
• Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate good management skills including construction management, project management, financial management, change management and facilitation.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment. Including NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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