Senior Construction Supervisor

Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world.
As 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.
This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.
And right now, we re looking for a Senior Construction Supervisor. Based at Capenhurst site location, you ll be reporting to the Project Construction Manager, the Senior Construction Supervisor shall be responsible for assisting in the management, supervision and development of Construction Team
What will your day look like?
• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture and be a role model, throughout the project lifecycle and across the Capenhurst site and wider Urenco Group
• Work in conjunction with the Construction Manager and project delivery teams to ensure that all engineering works meet the HSSE requirements of the contract
• Ensure that the Principal Contractor duties on the project(s) are discharged.
• Be appointed as Area Authority in accordance with the SSoW requirements
• Drive improvements in project delivery through applying good practice constructability into project front end loading
• Work in conjunction with the Construction Manager and project delivery teams to ensure that all engineering works meet the quality requirements of the contract
• Ensures that design and construction reviews, are carried out in accordance with Urenco and customer procedures
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure adequate resources, in terms of quality and quantity are available to ensure efficient and timely execution of construction activities in line with the schedule
• Works within the time schedules, man-hour budgets, project policies, and specifications established for the project or contract
• Ensure that the project stakeholders adhere to the overall project quality plan throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that identified contractors are suitably pre-qualified/ assured for the delivery of the project or contract
• Assist in the delivery of engineering/design scope to meet project safety, cost, schedule integration of industry standard construction practices to achieve project and business objectives
• Assist in the coordination and evaluation of technical quiries, design changes, specifications and drawing releases
• Work in conjunction with the project team to ensure that engineering and construction activities are prepared and planned in advance to meet the plan and budget requirements
• As the Urenco subject matter expert on project construction management, able to consult, advise and lead on construction management matters
• Assist the Construction Manager, Programme Manager and Snr Project Managers in the development of high performance teams, ensuring flawless integration of all sub-disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle
• Enhance owner relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Directs integration of construction activities and technical requirements
• Be familiar with the basis of the estimate, scope and schedule and identify any potential changes, which may affect cost or schedule, construction as early as possible
• Report in conjunction with the Snr Project Manager and Construction Manager on all aspects of the construction, engineering and design work carried out on the contract
• Ensure that information required is specified and collated appropriately for input to the construction process
• Manages Interfaces with outside bodies and internal stakeholders
• Building and maintaining customer relationships throughout the project, handling enquiries and contracts
• Conducting and recording customer interface meetings as required
• Ensure technical risks are agreed and regularly reviewed with the Project Manager
• Manage and provide oversight of construction teams and contractor communities, providing training, guidance and development. Mentor newly appointed personnel
• Independently assessing contractors construction management processes against good industry practice and Urenco objectives
• Leveraging experience from a number of industry sectors and continuously scan the market for best practice, analyzing developments and assessing how they can be exploited by Urenco to further value creation/delivery/capture/protection
• The role will ensure knowledge is retained and transferred inter-Urenco and undertake lessons learned reviews to promote continuous improvement in all project engineering practices
• Drive continuous improvement and ensuring quality is always maintained
What do you need to be great at this role?
• Educated to Degree level in a relevant engineering discipline
• Professional qualification e.g. (CEng) (EUR ING) (where applicable)
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or similar health and safety qualification
• SSOW trained and nominated for the role Area Authority and Isolating Authority (Electrical and Mechanical disciplines)
• Temporary Works Supervisor / Coordinator
• Management of Confined Spaces
• Management of Working at Height
• Management of Hot Works
• Electical Isolations
• Qualifications relative to your specialist discipline. e.g.
• 18th Edition qualification (Electrical)
• NVQ diploma (Electrical)
• NVQ diploma (Civil)
• NVQ diploma (Mechanical)
Or equivalent with relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years experience working across full project lifecycle experience
• Minimum 3 years Construction Management experience
• Minimum 3 years working within of multi-cultural teams
• Demonstrable success in construction and engineering delivery experience
• Excellent knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and proven track record of supporting their implementation on construction projects
• Experience of working with, developing and reviewing construction management systems
• Experience of successfully delivery of construction and engineering projects within operational environments
• Experience of working within nuclear, COMAH or other high-hazard industries, including interacting with relevant regulators
• Proven leadership experience and ability to work with minimum supervision
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. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day and shape your own tomorrow.
We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay and thats just the start.
An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements.
We re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career.
We re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities.
• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer s contribution.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.
Please be aware that this role is subject to security clearance and medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start.
Our Promise
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. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.