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 industrial relations matters, including negotiations, grievance handling, and dispute resolution
Advise project and operational teams on workforce policies, legislation, and best practice
Support workforce engagement strategies to foster a positive and collaborative culture
Monitor compliance with employment law, company procedures, and regulatory requirements
Provide guidance on workforce planning, contract negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements
Investigate and resolve workforce-related issues promptly and effectively
Collaborate with project teams to anticipate industrial relations risks and implement proactive solutions
Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior management
This role is working on-site in Seascale and will require a flexible working attitude.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Proven experience in industrial relations within construction, engineering, or nuclear sectors
Strong knowledge of employment law, labour relations, and union engagement
Experience handling complex industrial disputes and negotiations
Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in HR or industrial relations

Personal skills

The Industrial Relations Manager role would suit someone who is:

Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Confident and persuasive in negotiations and stakeholder engagement
An effective communicator, able to influence at all levels
Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving skills

Salary and benefits of the Industrial Relations Manager role

Competitive salary depending on experience
Car Allowance
Opportunity to work on a major nuclear project
Career development within a growing organisation
Additional company benefits and pension package

#LI-GN1
INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful