Construction Engineer - Mechanical Piping

Babcock International; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Construction Engineer - Mechanical Piping to lead construction efforts on the Hinkley Point C project. The role requires proven experience on major construction projects and involves ensuring compliance with safety systems while managing site activities. Excellent benefits include a generous holiday allowance and a matched contribution pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience on major construction projects.
• Demonstrated delivery within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to achieve SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the Procon system for efficient workflows.
• Manage compliance with NNB's Work Authorisation systems.
• Oversee safe access routes for construction operations.
• Facilitate surveys to provide accurate construction data.
• Ensure documentation aligns with project milestones.

Skills

Safe Systems of Work

Compliance Expertise

Education

HNC qualification or equivalent vocational training

Job description

Overview

As a Construction Engineer - Mechanical Piping, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll lead, manage and motivate the team through implementation of best practice, support continuous improvement programmes to improve process/procedures and ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site license requirements. Day to day, you'll deliver Mechanical & Piping Construction Workpacks to support the MEH Alliance programme as well as providing and demonstrating a positive HSE leadership, building a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the whole construction life cycle of the Project.

Responsibilities

• Drive Digital Enablement for Construction Progress - Lead the implementation of the Procon system to support efficient construction workflows and real-time progress reporting across the MEH Alliance.
• Ensure Compliance and Readiness for Site Activities - Manage the MEH Alliance's interface with NNB's Work Authorisation and Permit systems, ensuring all activities are fully compliant and ready for execution.
• Coordinate Safe and Strategic Site Access - Oversee the planning of safe access routes to workfaces, enabling smooth and secure construction operations.
• Support Precision Through Surveying and Data - Facilitate topographical and other essential surveys to provide accurate data that underpins construction planning and execution.
• Own Documentation for Construction Milestones - Take responsibility for ensuring all construction documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned with the Level 4 plan-ready and accepted ahead of key milestones.

Role Details

This is a full-time role with 37 hours per week based on the Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Essential experience

• Proven Experience on Major Construction Projects - Demonstrated success working on large-scale, highly regulated infrastructure projects, with solid expertise in Safe Systems of Work and compliance-driven environments.
• Established Engineering Capability - Operated effectively at Engineer or Senior Engineer level, delivering high-quality outcomes and contributing to complex project delivery within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience of installing Mechanical and Piping systems.
• You will be required to hold either a CCSNSG certificate OR pass CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test prior to starting.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

About Cavendish Nuclear / MEH Alliance

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Construction Engineer - Mechanical Piping at the Hinkley Point C new nuclear build in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance works across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main MEH, cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station's 2,500 rooms.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (seasonal window February–March)
• 'Be Kind Day' — one paid leave day per year for volunteering