Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager - Nuclear Location: Manchester - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote) Rate: £65-£70 per hour, Outside IR35 Contract: Long-term contract Start: ASAP The Role We are looking for an…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £65 – £70/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all engineering jobs ›

About this contract

Outside IR35

Senior Construction Manager - Nuclear

Location: Manchester - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Rate: £65-£70 per hour, Outside IR35
Contract: Long-term contract
Start: ASAP

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead construction delivery across a major engineering programme. You will act as the senior technical authority for construction, ensuring works are delivered safely, to design, programme and contractual requirements.
You will lead multidisciplinary construction teams and work closely with project management, engineering, commercial, project controls, clients and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.
Ensure construction activities are delivered safely, to approved designs, quality standards and programme.
Coordinate construction activities with engineering, commissioning, commercial and project controls teams.
Monitor progress and provide construction reporting and assurance.
Manage construction planning, site logistics, resources, plant and materials.
Ensure compliance with CDM, H&S and project procedures.
Develop and approve construction documentation including SSOW and Construction Phase Plans.
Manage interfaces between the client, contractors, design authorities and other stakeholders.

Essential Experience

Significant experience in a Senior Construction Management role.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts and CDM Regulations.
Experience delivering major new-build projects.
Full project lifecycle and multidisciplinary construction experience.
Good understanding of HSG 65.
Engineering degree or equivalent.
IOSH qualification.

Desirable

Nuclear new-build experience.
Knowledge of nuclear site licence requirements.
Experience working with crane schemes on highly regulated sites.
NEBOSH.
Master's degree in Engineering.
If you have strong major-project construction experience and are interested in working on a major nuclear programme, please get in touch

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More engineering jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Outside IR35 means working through your own limited company, so an accountant who knows contracting matters.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Engineering contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free