HVAC Construction Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Taunton, Warrington, Bristol, Kingston upon Hull, Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HVAC Construction Engineer to join their team at the prestigious Hinkley Point C project. In this full-time role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards while delivering high-quality HVAC construction work. This opportunity allows you to contribute to a significant nuclear energy project, enhancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about construction and safety in the nuclear sector, this role offers a chance to make a real impact while working with a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in major construction projects in a regulated sector.
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HVAC construction teams ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Deliver construction workpacks and support the MEH Alliance program.

Skills

HVAC Systems Installation

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Documentation Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent vocational training

Tools

Procon System

Job description

HVAC Construction Engineer

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62294

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Construction Engineer - HVAC 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.

The role

As a Construction Engineer - HVAC, you’ll lead, manage, and motivate the team through the implementation of best practices, support continuous improvement programmes, and ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site license requirements.

Day to day, you’ll deliver HVAC Construction Workpacks to support the MEH Alliance programme as well as providing and demonstrating positive HSE leadership, building a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the whole construction life cycle of the Project.

• Enable the use of the Procon system to support the construction works and progress reporting of the MEH Alliance.
• Enable the requesting and compliance of the MEH Alliance for the Work Authorisation and Permit systems operated by NNB.
• Enable the coordination of safe access routing to workfaces to support the MEH Alliance construction works.
• Enable the topographical and other surveying required to support the MEH Alliance construction works.
• Prioritisation and ownership of documentation to enable construction works as per the level 4 plan (e.g., T-3 months accepted prior to works).
• Ensuring 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 of the Construction Engineer - HVAC:

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

Qualifications for the Construction Engineer - HVAC:

• Degree qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience of installing HVAC systems.

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence, civil new builds, and decommissioning projects.

Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster, and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada and the USA to Japan.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.