Electrical Engineer - UK Nuclear New Build

Morson Talent; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking Electrical Engineers for onsite installation at the Hinkley C nuclear power station in Bridgwater, Somerset. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 plus a £1,500/month travel allowance, starting from September 2025. Candidates must have experience in electrical systems and will need to obtain nuclear site security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in electrical systems onsite installation.
• Proven track record of progressing from hands-on trade roles into supervisory or site management position will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical systems onsite installation support for the Hinkley C construction project.
• Read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Experience in electrical systems onsite installation

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Ability to influence stakeholders

Proven track record in supervisory roles

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for Electrical Engineers with onsite electrical systems installation experience to work in support of EDF's Hinkley C nuclear power station construction project. This position is based at the Hinkley C site near Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD). The role is 4 days/week on site with 1 day at home. Start: September 2025 onwards. Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + £1,500/month travel allowance. Candidates will be required to obtain nuclear site security clearance for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical systems onsite installation support for the Hinkley C construction project.
• Read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models.
• Deal with multiple stakeholders on site.
• Individuals who have progressed from hands-on trades roles into supervisory and/or site management positions would be of particular interest, though not essential.
• 4 days/week on site, with the rest worked from home.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.
• Ability to work independently, be pro-active, report on and escalate relevant issues.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in electrical systems onsite installation.
• Proven track record of progressing from hands-on trade roles into supervisory or site management position will be an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models.
• Knowledge of the construction / installation industry.
• Understanding construction sequencing of electrical and mechanical installation.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.
• Ability to work independently, be pro-active, report on and escalate relevant issues.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per year.
• Travel allowance: £1,500 per month.
• Start: September 2025 onwards.