Demolition Construction Supervisor in Reading

Location: located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Up to £55,000 plus allowances (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Enjoy real work–life balance at AWE. We operate a 9‐day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off. On top of that, you’ll receive 270 hours of annual leave, 26 non‐working Fridays, and an extra day off on Christmas Eve — because your time truly matters. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Demolition Construction Supervisor/Engineer to be responsible for supporting the Construction Manager in ensuring the successful planning and delivery phases of demolition construction projects. The role will support a significant ‘UK leading’ multi-million-pound forward build programme, of new facilities and associated infrastructure.

You will be responsible for ensuring that demolition works by Contractors are undertaken to appropriate and specified quality/safety standards (inspect and verification). Maintain daily site diary, accurately detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase. Provide input to weekly reports which include site safety inspections, quality control, inspection & test plans, defect notices etc. Provide supervision and governance to maintain and promote high standards in environmental, safety, health, security, and quality management.

Who are we looking for?

• Have a suitable amount of technical and site experience within the demolition field, with a proven track record in successfully supervising demolition work.
• Hold an industry standard construction/demolition/build environment qualification, aligned to their discipline/specialism.
• Ideally hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (desirable).
• Good understanding of current construction Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation/ Regulations, in particular compliance with the 2015 Construction Design Management Regulations.

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay also including Shared Parental Leave.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.