Job Description:

General Foreman – Nuclear

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £5,750 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full Time)
Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared, or eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance

About the Role
 
We are seeking an experienced General Foreman with a proven background in the nuclear sector to join a major 10 year civil engineering and infrastructure delivery project at Sellafield. To support the site's long-term nuclear decommissioning programme. 

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key leadership role on one of the UK's most significant nuclear programmes, overseeing site operations, driving safety performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day supervision of site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead and coordinate site teams to deliver project objectives safely and efficiently.
• Supervise construction activities and ensure works are completed in accordance with approved programmes, specifications, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all site operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with all nuclear site requirements and company procedures.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant, materials, and equipment.
• Deliver toolbox talks, task briefings, and safety communications.
• Support project planning activities, work programmes, and short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Assist with project reporting, documentation, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Investigate incidents, close calls, and unsafe conditions, ensuring lessons learned are effectively communicated.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

 
Candidate Requirements Essential
 

• Demonstrable experience working in a General Foreman, Senior Foreman, Site Supervisor, or similar leadership role within the nuclear industry.
• Experience delivering construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or engineering projects on regulated nuclear sites.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

 
Desirable
 

• Current SC Clearance.
• SMSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience working on Sellafield projects.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and nuclear site procedures.
• Temporary Works awareness.
• Relevant NVQ, HNC, HND, or equivalent construction qualification.

 
What's on Offer?
 

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000.
• £5,750 annual car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear projects.
• Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

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. 


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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