HVAC Construction Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is seeking an HVAC Construction Engineer for the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing documentation for HVAC construction works. Ideal candidates should have experience in major projects and hold an HNC qualification, with additional requirements for health and safety certifications. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a highly regulated sector.
• Experience delivering at Engineer or Senior Engineer level.
• CCSNSG certificate or passing CITB HS&E test required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team on HVAC construction projects.
• Implement best practices and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Coordinate safe access routing and surveying for construction works.

Skills

Experience on major construction projects

Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work

Education

HNC qualification or equivalent vocational training

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HVAC Construction Engineer

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

The role is part of the MEH Alliance on the Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance coordinates main MEH, cabling and related support services to deliver complex cabling and pipework installations across the project.

The role

As an HVAC Construction Engineer, you will lead, manage and motivate the team, implement best practice, support continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with nuclear safety and site license requirements. You will deliver HVAC Construction Workpacks to support the MEH Alliance programme and demonstrate a positive HSE leadership, cultivating a compliant HS&E culture throughout the construction life cycle.

Day to day responsibilities include enabling systems and processes to support construction works and progress reporting, authorisation and permitting, safe access routing, surveying, and ensuring documentation is current and compliant with the latest works information and MEH documentation.

Responsibilities

• Enable the use of the Procon system to support construction works and progress reporting for the MEH Alliance.
• Coordinate the Work Authorisation and Permit systems operated by NNB.
• Coordinate safe access routing to workfaces to support MEH Alliance construction works.
• Coordinate topographical and other surveying required for MEH Alliance construction works.
• Take ownership of documentation to enable construction works as per the level 4 plan (e.g., T-3 months accepted prior to works).
• Ensure documents are compliant with latest works information and other MEH documentation.

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

Essential experience

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

Qualifications

• HNC qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience installing HVAC systems.
• 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) clearance. Further details are available at UK Government security vetting: clearance levels.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Bank holiday and seasonal leave options including holiday trading
• Be Kind Day: one paid day off per year for volunteering

As a Cavendish Nuclear employee, you will be part of a leader within the UK nuclear industry. We offer a comprehensive range of nuclear solutions across clean energy, defence, civil new build and decommissioning projects. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please email [e-mail] with the subject header "Reasonable adjustments requirement". Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at interview.