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Programme Construction Lead in Aldermaston

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Programme Construction Lead \n\nSalary: Up to £90,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)\n\nLocation: Reading area\n\nLet us introduce the role: \n\nThe Future Materials Campus, or FMC, is at heart an infrastructure project, building seven state-of-the-art facilities to enable the nuclear security technologies and science for to come. The FMC is a massive undertaking - essentially, we are building the same amount of infrastructure delivered by Crossrail on a space the size of the 2012 Olympic Park. While it is challenging, it also offers amazing opportunities to develop skills, create jobs and innovate in design, construction, and science.

\n\nAWE is currently recruiting for a Programme Construction Lead to be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of professional engineering services, in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals. You will be a focal point and signpost for construction advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, knowledge and relevant standards. Provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes and quality standards.\n\nThe ideal candidate will ideally have the following:\n\nPreviously worked in a strategic construction leadership role with responsibility for the development of team members, meeting project targets and objectives and delivering exceptional health and safety standards.\n\nStrong commercial experience of construction contracting, particularly NEC and experience in ECI contracts.

Strong experience in construction quality protocols, systems and methodologies including construction logistics.\n\nArticulate technical complexities and have excellent communication skills, giving clear, professional interaction with stakeholders at all levels.\n\nAble to chair technical and general meetings and direct work to meet the strategic programme demands.\n\nAligns and influences construction project delivery strategy, with broader business objectives and long-term goals.\n\nHas working experience in delivering construction management capability across a manufacturing and/or research environment.\n\nAn excellent understanding and ability to apply applicable legislation and standards relevant to safety within engineering (e.g. HSAWA, CDM etc).\n\nExperience of leading multi-discipline groups, resolving conflicts, driving performance and fostering collaboration.\n\nGood awareness of construction supply chain methodologies including modern Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) technologies.\n\nExcellent working knowledge of working in an Intelligent Customer (IC) capacity.\n\nKnowledge of construction system from design through to commissioning.\n\nDegree in an engineering, construction management discipline or a suitable equivalent.\n\nHold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent.\n\nHold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent.\n\nBe professionally registered at a Fellow or Chartered status level of a suitably relevant recognised professional body.\n\nSome reasons we think you'll love it here: \n\nAWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:\n\n9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

\n\nMarket leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).\n\nOpportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.\n\nLife Assurance (4 x annual salary).\n\nDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.\n\nSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.\n\nThe 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.\n\nA level of hybrid working may be available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.\n\n#LI-DG

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Programme Construction Lead in Aldermaston

Aldermaston, Reading RG7, UK
Full time

Published on 01/15/2026

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