Piping Construction Engineer - Nuclear

The Job Mission
This is a senior site-integrated role focused on piping and mechanical construction delivery at Hinkley Point C.
Youll play a pivotal role in progressing installation within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
Were looking for candidates with strong demonstrable experience from UK nuclear projectsbe that decommissioning new build plant upgrades fuel cycle or fusion

The role typically involves three days a week on-site in Bridgwater but we need those with flexibility for five days in periods of peak delivery. We offer relocation support to help you move within commutable distance if required.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the safe execution of mechanical piping installation within nuclear safety constraints
• Developing reviewing and coordinating construction scope documentation aligned to nuclear procedures
• Ensuring first-time-right delivery in line with quality safety and configuration control requirements Collaborating with engineering commissioning and regulatory stakeholders to resolve complex issues
• Interfacing with walkdown permit and readiness functions to drive installation
• Supporting nuclear safety case integration at the point of field execution
• Providing reporting and coordination across multiple installation areas and contractors
• Ensuring rigorous compliance with license conditions and site governance processes

Qualifications :

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background
• Proven experience in UK nuclear construction commissioning or decommissioning
• CCNSG Safety Passport and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH
• Strong understanding of mechanical or piping installation in a nuclear context
• Familiarity with work control processes permit regimes and nuclear-grade documentation
• Able to manage scopes within a highly regulated configuration-controlled environment
• Comfortable operating across multiple workfaces and contractor teams

Desired Skills

• Involvement in new build programmes decommissioning projects SMR/Fusion pilots or fuel cycle facilities
• Working knowledge of nuclear installation standards and safety case integration
• Experience supporting construction within active plant environments or nuclear islands
• Familiarity with walkdowns open-point resolution and readiness assessments
• Understanding of working under a Nuclear Site Licence framework

Additional Information :

Why Apply

This is your chance to specialise in one of the most quality-critical aspects of piping delivery on a landmark nuclear programme. If you have a passion for ensuring high technical standards across welded systems and NDT operations this role will challenge and develop your skills.

Benefits include:

Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time