Construction Asset Engineer

Nuclearinst; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclearinst in Bridgwater (Hinkley Point C) is seeking an Asset Engineer to support maintenance and operational readiness at the site. The role involves governance of contractors, developing maintenance arrangements, and ensuring assets are safe and reliable for operation.

You will review documentation, lead pre-operational routines, and apply learning from the nuclear industry to improve performance while working with the Maintenance Leads and cross-site teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance practices within a large construction organisation.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment (e.g., nuclear or similar).
• HNC/HND/degree in engineering.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Experience using an asset management tool.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight for assets before and after handover from commissioning.
• Manage and oversee pre-operational maintenance routines and guide maintenance technicians.
• Review documentation, chair meetings and ensure contractor compliance with care and maintenance arrangements.
• Troubleshoot plant issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to standards, procedures and arrangements for safe and reliable operations.
• Research operating experience from across the nuclear industry and apply learnings.

Skills

Maintenance practices

Technical documentation

Nuclear regulatory knowledge

Asset management tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Asset Engineer

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, with regular travel to other local sites

Contract: Contract, Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Asset Engineer to support maintenance and operational readiness activities at Hinkley Point C. This contract role is suited to someone with a strong background in maintenance practices within a large construction organisation and experience working in highly regulated environments.

Role Overview

As Asset Engineer, you will support the Maintenance Leads in delivering the Comm-Ops Maintenance programme, helping to ensure plant assets are safe, reliable and ready for operational life. You will provide technical expertise across the wider organisation and contribute to the development of effective maintenance arrangements for a safe and high-performing power station.

You will provide governance and oversight of contractors, support assets before and after handover from commissioning, and help ensure plant equipment meets operational safety and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and technical support for assets before and after handover from commissioning.
• Manage and oversee pre-operational maintenance routines, including guidance for maintenance technicians.
• Review documentation, chair meetings and assess contractor compliance with care and maintenance arrangements.
• Troubleshoot plant issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented to resolve problems and prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to the development of standards, procedures and arrangements that support safe and reliable operations.
• Research operating experience from across the nuclear industry and apply relevant learning to support performance improvement.
• Work flexibly within your area of competence and undertake training as required to meet business needs.

Skills and Experience

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Background in civil engineering, ideally within a large construction organisation.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices and experience developing, reviewing or working with technical documentation.
• Understanding of quality standards and requirements within the UK nuclear regulatory framework or a similarly regulated environment.
• Previous experience using an asset management tool.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and IT skills.
• Proactive and analytical approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Time-served apprenticeship or previous technician experience would be advantageous.