HVAC Engineer – UK Nuclear New Build

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

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking HVAC Engineers for the Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station project in Bridgwater, Somerset. Candidates should have onsite installation experience and an understanding of construction sequencing. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000 plus a £1,500/month travel allowance, with opportunities for career development in the nuclear industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understands construction sequencing of mechanical and/or electrical installation.
• Can read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models.
• Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders.
• Progressed from trades roles into supervisory or site management positions.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support installation at the Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear site security clearance.
• Manage and report on relevant issues effectively.

Skills

Onsite installation experience

Construction sequencing knowledge

Ability to read construction drawings/BIM models

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Role: HVAC Engineers with onsite installation experience – Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station project

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD) – 4 days/week on site / 1 day at home

Salary: GBP55000 – GBP70000 + GBP1500/mo travel allowance

Start: October 2025 onwards

An exciting opportunity exists for a number of HVAC Engineers with onsite installation experience to work in support of EDFs Hinkley C nuclear power station construction project. Individuals who have progressed from trades roles into supervisory, project engineering and/or site management positions would be of particular interest, though this is not essential to being considered. The positions will be based at the Hinkley C site near Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD) 4 days/week, with the rest worked from home. Candidates will be required to obtain nuclear site security clearance for this role. Whilst previous nuclear industry experience would be useful, this is not essential – experience obtained supporting other large regulated industry projects (e.g. oil and gas, rail, defence, petrochemical, marine, etc) would be equally well suited and happily considered.

Candidate Profile

• Someone who has onsite installation experience
• Understands construction sequencing of mechanical and/or electrical installation
• Can read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models
• Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders
• Individuals who have come off the tools and progressed to supervisor / site manager roles that really understand the detail would be ideally suited to the role

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in onsite installation of HVAC or other similar / relevant systems
• 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.

For the right candidate, our client can offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, combined with the opportunity to work for a highly respected company at the forefront of the UK nuclear industry offering outstanding prospects for future career development and advancement.

MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, are the leading TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT COMPANY in the UK specialising in Technical Support to the following industries: Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical & Construction