Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading nuclear sector contractor to recruit an Industrial Relations Manager for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale. You will play a critical role in managing industrial relations, supporting workforce engagement, and ensuring smooth operations across highly regulated and technically challenging projects. The Industrial Relations Manager role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically demanding sector. This role requires being on-site in Seascale. If you're looking to develop your career within the nuclear sector and contribute to major nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Industrial Relations Manager role. Reporting to the Project Director you will: Develop and maintain strong relationships with unions, employee representatives, and key stakeholders Lead the management of...

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Starting from £60,500 + car allowance on top What you'll be doing: Leading and managing a team of Supply Chain staff, subcontractors and managers to support the delivery of the Supply Chain Strategy and Dreadnought Programme Managing a significant portfolio of business-critical suppliers and coordinating resources across placed contracts Building and managing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme success Negotiating supplier contracts in line with BAE, MoD and SDA processes and procedures Development, maintenance and implementation a comprehensive Contract Management Plan Accountability for performance measures applied to the supplier contracts covering both past and...

Job title: Project Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: Subject to clearance Salary: 75,000 - 95,000 Per Annum + Car allowance + Benefits Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week - Office Based 5 days per week, once probation is complete candidate will have the option to work from home 1 day per week. The Role: To lead and be responsible for the project team in successfully delivering all aspects of the project. To act as clients primary representative on the project in all matters. Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Regarding Commercial Management you will be responsible for the overall business results of the project. You will cooperate in the process of subcontractor and supplier procurement. Critically review all subcontracts, orders and the like prior to providing final approval for award in accordance with company procedures. Where present, identify additional and future business opportunities and provide information...

Job title: Procurement Lead Job Type: Permanent Start date: 01/04/2026 Salary Range: up to 62,000 Benefits Package: Company car/allowance, Pension, Annual Leave and many others Location: Whitehaven Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: On site, Hybrid work after probation Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: Lead and develop the procurement function, setting strategic objectives, implementing best-practice processes, and ensuring governance, compliance and sustainable procurement standards. Manage and mentor a small procurement team, setting KPIs, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. Develop and maintain strong supply chain relationships, identifying key strategic partners and encouraging innovation and value creation. Lead procurement activities during the bidding and tender stage, working closely with Directors and bid teams to define procurement strategies, identify key suppliers/subcontractors and support...

Job title: Commercial Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: Subject to clearance Salary: 81,000 - 91,000 Per Annum + 6325 Car allowance + Benefits Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week - Office Based 5 days per week, once probation is complete candidate will have the option to work from home 1 day per week. The Role: You will take responsibility for the commercial function on a project or section of a project, to deliver a commercial strategy and contribute to a result agreed with management. You will also protect the company's position throughout client relationships. Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Submit and secure applications to maximise cash income Prepare or approve subcontractor payments to ensure compliance with terms Produce accurate and timely forecasts and monthly reports to demonstrate contract performance Prepare communications to ensure that timely and effective replies are sent Monitor commercial...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Refurbishment & Maintenance Carlisle, Cumbria - 30,000 - 35,000 per annum + comprehensive package (including car allowance, pension and holiday entitlement) About the Company A long-established and reputable regional contractor based in Carlisle, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and new build projects across Cumbria and the North West. The business works closely with housing associations, local authorities and public sector clients, providing planned maintenance, responsive repairs, voids and improvement works. With a strong directly employed workforce and long-term framework agreements in place, they offer stability, structure and genuine career progression. The Role Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, an opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. This role will support Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers in the delivery of refurbishment and...

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Refurbishment & Maintenance Carlisle, Cumbria - 45,000 - 55,000 per annum + comprehensive package (including car allowance, pension, holiday entitlement and additional benefits) About the Company A well-established and reputable main contractor based in Carlisle, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and new build projects across Cumbria and the North West. With over two decades of experience, the business works in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and public sector clients, delivering planned maintenance, responsive repairs, voids, refurbishment and improvement works. Employing a strong directly employed workforce and operating with long-term framework agreements, the company prides itself on quality workmanship, reliability and strong client relationships. The Role Due to continued growth and secured frameworks, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the...

Job title - Temporary Works Engineer Duration - Permanent Start date - Looking for someone to start in April 2026 (subject to being medically and security cleared) Shift patterns - Mon-Fri full time (hybrid - 3 / 4 days a week in office) Pay rate - 60k - 70k + car allowance + benefits DOE Location - Whitehaven Purpose of the Role Manage temporary works procedures Design and / or design checking Other design and temporary works tasks Role Accountabilities Detail design of temporary works or simple permanent works Management of internal and external designers Management of temporary works procedures Independent technical review, HAZARD and Risk Review Implement necessary Sellafield Ltd procedures Liaison with Principal Designer and Designers Additional responsibilities Learning from Experience, Safety in Design and best practice Manage change control procedures Internal and external progress reporting Participation in Temporary Works Forum and other...

We are March the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. We are now looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria. As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be reporting to the Electrical Project Manager and assisting them with procurement and delivery of the Electrical Packages, coordinating with the client, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The position will be full time and site based as part of the March delivery team. Key Responsibilities: Attending site team meetings and workshops as required, implementing Compensation Events and producing early warnings....

We are March the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. We are now looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join March as part of the delivery team on the SCP at Sellafield and other projects as they mature. This position will eventually progress to take over from the Principal Project Manager. As the Mechanical Project Manager, you will have a responsibility to assist the Principal project manager and senior engineer in the procurement and delivery of the Mechanical Packages, coordinating with the client, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The position will be full time and mostly site based as part of the March...