At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise major construction projects in the UK nuclear sector, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join Assystem, a leading independent nuclear engineering firm with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Dynamic career growth, employee assistance programmes, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and exciting global projects.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful infrastructure projects and work alongside industry experts.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in construction supervision, strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Company Description
Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Construction Supervisor to join our growing team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects within the UK nuclear sector. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll oversee site activities, ensuring contractors deliver work safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Working as part of the Client team, you'll primarily fulfil the NEC4 Supervisor role while supporting wider HSQE activities on site. This is an excellent opportunity to work on nationally significant projects within a highly regulated environment.
What You'll Do
- Act as the NEC4 Supervisor, ensuring works comply with contract requirements and project scope.
- Supervise construction activities, monitoring quality, safety, and progress on site.
- Carry out inspections, witness testing, identify defects, and support quality assurance.
- Review contractor documentation, including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Plans, and construction methods.
- Work closely with Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
- Maintain accurate site records, reports, and project documentation.
- Monitor contractor Health & Safety performance and support HSQE activities.
- Contribute to commissioning, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across projects.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a collaborative team delivering some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects. You'll work alongside industry experts, gain exposure to high-profile programmes, and help shape the future of the UK's nuclear sector while developing your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience supervising construction works on large civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Good understanding of NEC4 contracts and the Supervisor role.
- Strong knowledge of construction quality, health & safety, and site inspections.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within regulated environments and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
- Minimum 15 years' experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Experience in heavy civil construction, including groundworks, utilities, temporary works, reinforced concrete, and structural steel.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments with robust safety and quality management systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Able to work proactively and confidently in complex project environments.
Desirable
- Experience within the Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
- Experience with regulated control of work systems (e.g. NSAG or similar).
- Relevant construction or engineering qualifications.
- NEC4 Supervisor Accreditation (or willingness to achieve within six months).
- Previous experience in the Nuclear sector.
- Experience delivering building, prefabrication, or MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control) works.
- HNC/HND (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- SMSTS, CITB CSCS Black Card, IOSH Managing Safely, and First Aid certification.
Additional Information
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Construction Supervisor (NEC4) employer: Assystem
Assystem is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Warrington that fosters innovation and collaboration among its 8,000 experts. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Assystem provides opportunities for professional development in the highly regulated nuclear engineering sector, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles. The company's inclusive culture values diverse perspectives, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in project risk management.
