At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
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. 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
The Decommissioning Alliance (TDA) is a strategic partnership, operating within the DNWP framework and delivering critical decommissioning work at Sellafield, including the UK’s most challenging Legacy Ponds facilities.
As a key partner within DNWP, TDA contributes to Sellafield Ltd.’s mission while ensuring communities, supply chains, and stakeholders benefit from meaningful, measurable Social Value outcomes.
The Role
The Decommissioning Alliance (TDA) now have an exciting opportunity for a experienced Construction Manager to support the continued safe and efficient delivery of projects across the Sellafield site. The successful candidate will take a lead role in overseeing the Retrievals East River Project, ensuring all construction activities are effectively planned, coordinated, and executed in line with project objectives, regulatory requirements, and nuclear safety standards.
As a Construction Manager you will act as a key interface between project teams, contractors, and senior leadership, the Construction Manager provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and governance throughout the project lifecycle. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, cost control, and programme adherence, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest standards expected within a nuclear environment.
As a Construction Manager you will already have:
Experience working on Construction Projects within highly regulated environment
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent recognised health & safety qualification)
NVQ Level 7 in Construction Management (or equivalent)
CSCS Manager Health & Safety Test (Black Card)
Member of Professional body preferred (CIOB)
NEBOSH
Strong understanding of safety culture, regulatory compliance and CDM requirements
Our Culture
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
We partner with VERCIDA, 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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