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At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world-class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK’s sustainable nuclear future.​ The challenges we face are amongst the most complex anywhere in the world. We are using advanced technologies to shape, create and advance the world’s nuclear decommissioning knowledge and capability. That’s why our work is driven by people with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

About the role

We are seeking Construction Coordinators to take responsibility for controlling and supervising the construction work being undertaken across the Sellafield site. Our Construction teams are involved in both major and minor projects across the site, with framework contracts worth up to £10 Billion across the next 15 years.

The Construction Coordinator role is vital in providing construction knowledge and experience throughout the project life cycle, from concept design through to project handover. Our Construction Coordinators ensure Sellafield meets all regulatory and statutory requirements, the product delivered meets the required specification, as well as the goals and objectives of the project and business are delivered against.

Key Responsibilities

To give you a flavour of typical tasks you would be trained in, and therefore expected to undertake as part of the role:
• Understand construction schemes and methodology and provide advice and guidance throughout the design phases.
• Collaborate with the supply chain to develop schedules and support the production of work packs.
• Undertake assurance activities on the supply chain arrangements to satisfy safety performance.
• Physical verification and sign-off of the work completed by the supply chain.
• Be visible at the workplace and support our supply chain to overcome constraints/challenges that you may encounter in delivery of the scope.

Your skills and qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3.
OR equivalent qualification in relevant engineering, manufacturing, process, or plant operations subject.
• Ability to represent the construction team and provide construction guidance to Project and Design managers.
• Ability to manage and deliver Construction projects and tasks.
• Effective at directing colleagues/team.
• Can ensure input to other project processes are incorporated, for example, design, HAZOP, risk, contract, estimating and knowledge management.
• Has a strong desire to drive for results.
• Can influence others to improve.
• Can develop and maintain effective relationships and communications with key stakeholders and effective communicator.

Skills considered desirable

• HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in relevant engineering subject.
• CDM Awareness training.
• Experience of Managing Construction Work at Sellafield.
• Experience over a range of Engineering Projects.
• Understanding/knowledge of NEC 3 Contracts.

Why us?

Sellafield Ltd is a unique place to grow your career and about to embark in one of the most exciting chapters of our history for a property professional, offering a remarkable blend of role variety, job security, personal growth, professional development, and truly significant work. This is your opportunity to tackle some of the biggest challenges in the nuclear, infrastructural and engineering worlds and create a clean and safe environment for generations to come. Explore Sellafield Ltd today.

Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us. Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits:
• You will benefit from an annual bonus of up to 10% made up of company and personal performance.
• An attractive defined contribution pension scheme – the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution!
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase an extra 2.5 days per year.
• The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Family Friendly Policies – Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lifestyle Benefits sasra.co.uk
• Learning & Development Opportunities https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/learning-anddevelopment/
• Reward & Recognition Policies.
• Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check.
• MyDiscounts – Employee Savings & Discounts.
• MyBenefits – A Charity Giving Scheme.
• Many, many more! Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits/

Additional Information

• The closing date for this vacancy is 1st February 2026.

• In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early. Once closed, the advert will be removed from our website. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

• As part of the application process you will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications. Attaching them at application stage will ensure a smooth process and prevent delays.

• Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates.

• Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk

• Please be aware that this role is subject to achieving security clearance. This role requires higher level of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 or 10 years of continuous residency in the UK. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the level of clearance you’re able to achieve.