Project Supervisor

A vacancy has arisen within the Fuel Cycle Area (FCA) Infrastructure Programme for a Project Supervisor with a strong background in construction to play a key role in the safe delivery of complex decommissioning and infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on role at the heart of multi disciplinary engineering delivery, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a highly regulated and safety critical environment.

As a Project Supervisor, you will supervise construction activities from planning through to handover, working closely with engineers, building supervisors, contractors, and stakeholders. If you thrive on responsibility, take pride in high standards, and enjoy coordinating people and projects on site, this role offers both challenge and professional satisfaction.

We will also be considering trainee project supervisor applications as part of this recruitment, salary will be dependent on experience.

What You'll Be Doing

You will take ownership of supervising safe, compliant, and efficient site activities, acting as the vital link between engineering, projects, and contractors. From preparing and reviewing safe systems of work to monitoring progress and performance, you will ensure work is delivered by competent teams, in line with safety, environmental, and legislative requirements, while maintaining programme momentum and readiness to intervene when standards are at risk.

• Supervise and coordinate construction works, including contractor management, work scheduling and commissioning activities
• Ensure safety, environmental and security compliance, reviewing documentation, applying STOP when required, and responding to abnormal conditions
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to enable safe, timely project delivery and effective handover
• Support project reporting, programme statusing, emergency response duties and relevant management appointments, including Permit Issuer and Risk Assessor
  
  

What You'll Bring

You will be confident supervising people working in a highly regulated industrial or nuclear environment. Organised, safety‑focused and proactive, you’ll combine technical credibility with clear communication and the capability to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

• Proven experience supervising trades teams and engineering projects through construction, installation and commissioning
• Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills, with the confidence to manage contractor and internal resources
• A positive, self‑motivated approach with good safety awareness, sound interpersonal skills and the willingness to take initiative
• Post specific capability analysis assessment
  
  

We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 24 August 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.