Construction Engineer - Mechanical Piping HL1 (CON40066)

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company is seeking a Construction Engineer - Mechanical Piping for a significant project in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role requires experience in managing construction teams in a regulated environment and qualifications in Mechanical and Piping systems. Successful candidates will ensure the delivery of construction workpacks and maintain compliance with safety standards. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and a matched contribution pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to wellbeing and health benefits

Employee shopping savings portal

Holiday Trading – buy or sell annual leave

Be Kind Day – one paid day for volunteering each year

Qualifications

• Experience on major construction projects in a highly regulated sector with knowledge of Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience delivering and operating at Engineer or Senior Engineer level, including work within Joint Ventures.
• HNC qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience in installing Mechanical and Piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate teams through best practice; support continuous improvement.
• Deliver Mechanical & Piping Construction Workpacks to support the MEH Alliance programme.
• Enable the use of the Procon system to support construction works and progress reporting.

Job description

Overview

The Construction Engineer - Mechanical Piping HL1 role is for Cavendish Nuclear at the Hinkley Point C new nuclear build in Bridgwater, Somerset. You will work as part of the MEH Alliance, coordinating the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and cabling support services to install cabling and pipework in the power station across approximately 2,500 rooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate teams through best practice; support continuous improvement to improve processes and procedures; ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site licence requirements.
• Deliver Mechanical & Piping Construction Workpacks to support the MEH Alliance programme; demonstrate positive HSE leadership and foster a compliant HS&E culture throughout the construction life cycle.
• Enable the use of the Procon system to support construction works and progress reporting for the MEH Alliance.
• Enable the requesting and compliance of the MEH Alliance for the Work Authorisation and Permit systems operated by NNB.
• Coordinate safe access routing to workfaces to support MEH Alliance construction works.
• Enable topographical and other surveying required to support the MEH Alliance construction works.
• Prioritise and own documentation to enable construction works as per the level 4 plan, e.g. T-3 months prior to works.
• Ensure documents are compliant with latest works information and MEH documentation.

Essential experience

• Experience on major construction projects in a highly regulated sector with knowledge of Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience delivering and operating at Engineer or Senior Engineer level, including work within Joint Ventures.

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience in installing Mechanical and Piping systems.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Further details are available from UK Government security vetting references.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance; access to wellbeing and health benefits
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal; payment of professional fees; reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell annual leave
• Be Kind Day – one paid day for volunteering each year

About Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions across clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and flexible working where possible.

Why Join Us?

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of Hinkley Point C and plans for Sizewell C. Nuclear power remains a key, low-carbon energy source. We offer a range of career opportunities, development, and the potential for roles across UK and international sites.