Job Description

6040
Dartford
Permanent

Civil & Structural Assembly Manager

Location:

National, Dartford, Manchester, London, Nottingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Wales and other locations considered. Travel required.

Laing O'Rourke

is delivering some of the UK's most complex and transformative infrastructure projects. We're looking for a

Civil Assembly Manager

to join our team on a groundbreaking nuclear programme, starting from the earliest stages of design through to site delivery.



Are you passionate about pre-construction and modern methods of delivery? Excited by manufacturing-led design, DfMA, and digital tools? This is your chance to contribute to a once-in-a-generation project shaping the future of net-zero energy.



You'll play a key role in a major nuclear build--blending modular construction, advanced manufacturing, and collaborative digital workflows in a multi-disciplinary environment that pushes the boundaries of civil engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Construction Assembly Lead in developing and coordinating the plant assembly plan (methods, sequence, and documentation). Coordinate civil assembly activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and stakeholder teams. Contribute to build schedule development, 4D modelling, site logistics, and design integration. Track and report progress, support administration, and manage deliverables for the civil assembly scope. Assist the Chief Design Engineer in delivering value-engineered, cost-effective solutions. Delivery planning, optioneering, construction sequencing, methods engineering Working in Civil & Structural off-site methods, excavations, tunnelling, marine and more Reviewing buildability Liaising with design partners

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering field. 8+ years in technical/operational project roles. Proven experience across design, construction, and delivery partnerships.

Desirable:

Strong knowledge of traditional and modern construction methods, especially MMC. Skilled in stakeholder management and technical communication. Proficient in technical writing and reporting.

Preferred:

Chartered status (ICE, CIOB, IStructE, IET). Nuclear or regulated sector experience. Digital literacy and awareness of construction tech tools.

Personal Attributes

Collaborative, proactive, and innovative. Curious with a drive for continuous improvement. Strong understanding of HSE legislation. Confident leader with effective influencing skills.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.



Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.



As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email

resourcingteam@laingorourke.com



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