Client-Side Construction Manager – Nuclear Projects

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Client-Side Construction Manager for a nuclear project in the Pomerania region of Poland. The role represents the Owner and oversees, monitors and assures all construction work carried out by the EPC contractor and its subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the Client's requirements, nuclear safety expectations, Polish regulations and international best practice. It heads a significant Client team and acts as the Client's main on-site representative, coordinating with engineering, licensing, procurement and executive leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor EPC contractor performance against contract obligations, technical specifications and nuclear safety requirements
• Develop and manage a workforce plan based on programme demand and supply
• Develop and support oversight procedures and organisation, including external personnel resources
• Coordinate with Polish nuclear regulators (PAA), environmental authorities and local agencies
• Support the Client's QA/QC oversight program, review inspection results, audits and non-conformance reports, and ensure corrective actions are effective
• Identify schedule, cost and technical risks, escalate critical issues and lead mitigation planning
• Validate contractor schedules, verify progress and challenge deviations
• Monitor compliance with EPC terms, change management and performance metrics
• Ensure the contractor maintains a strong nuclear safety culture and intervene on unsafe conditions
• Provide evidence-based reporting to the Client's executive team

Required profile

• 15-20 years of experience in nuclear new build or power projects, with significant experience in nuclear or similarly regulated industries such as oil and gas or petrochemicals
• Nuclear construction knowledge, including nuclear island and conventional island construction, quality assurance, traceability and safety standards
• Proven leadership in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments and experience representing the Client on major infrastructure or nuclear projects
• Ability to oversee EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors and supply chains
• Understanding of nuclear licensing, permitting and construction regulations, and experience with regulator inspections and audits
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Fluent English

Required skills

• Construction planning, scheduling and execution methodologies
• Risk identification, mitigation and claims and contractual issue management
• Nuclear QA/QC requirements (e.g. NQA-1, ISO standards), ITPs and hold points
• HSE management systems and nuclear safety culture

The site is in Pomerania, Poland, and frequent trips to the site will be required. Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements are discussed with the business.