Construction Engineer in Warrington
Posted by Millbank Holdings
£55,000 – £70,000 a year
Warrington · Permanent
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Nuclear / Major Infrastructure
Salary: £55-£70k Salary + Car Allowance circa £5k
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Engineer to join a growing nuclear and major infrastructure business, supporting the delivery of some of the UK's most significant nuclear programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with experience in complex, highly regulated environments to play a key role in the delivery of major engineering and construction projects.
The successful candidate will support the safe, efficient and effective delivery of mechanical, electrical, process and associated construction activities, working closely with engineering, project management, commissioning and supply chain teams.
Projects may include nuclear new build, defence nuclear infrastructure, decommissioning, waste management and other complex energy and infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities across major nuclear projects.
- Develop and review construction work packages, installation strategies and method statements.
- Ensure construction readiness across labour, materials, tooling and equipment.
- Supervise contractors and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
- Coordinate construction activities with engineering, procurement and commissioning teams.
- Monitor progress against construction schedules, milestones and productivity targets.
- Identify and resolve construction issues, technical constraints and site-based challenges.
- Undertake constructability reviews and support installation planning.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality standards and approved procedures.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
- Promote a strong nuclear safety culture and a right-first-time approach to delivery.
Essential Experience & Skills
We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Ideally 7–15 years' experience in construction engineering, field engineering or construction delivery.
- Experience delivering mechanical, electrical, process or multi-discipline installation works.
- Background working within EPC, EPCM or major project delivery environments.
- Experience supervising contractors and construction activities.
- Experience preparing or reviewing construction work packages, method statements and installation documentation.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, constructability and installation planning.
- Experience managing interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Experience working within highly regulated industries.
- Experience supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities.
- Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Experience
Experience within one or more of the following would be advantageous:
- UK nuclear new build programmes
- Defence nuclear infrastructure.
- Mechanical equipment installation.
- Piping and process systems.
- Electrical and HVAC installation.
- Balance-of-plant construction.
- Modular construction and off-site manufacturing.
Candidates from other highly regulated sectors, including defence, oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, energy and major process plant environments, are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered status (CEng, MCIOB, MRICS) or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
- Additional project management or construction management qualifications would be advantageous.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance, including SC or DV, depending on project requirements.
Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Stuart Cooper via Linkedin
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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