Lifting Superintendent

Framatome; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking a Lifting Superintendent to oversee mechanical lifting activities for the installation of primary components at the Hinkley Point C site. You will apply rigging expertise, review lift plans, and supervise operations to ensure safety and compliance.

Strong experience in lift planning, rigging, and crane operations within a nuclear or major construction setting is essential. A BPSS or higher security clearance is desirable and health and safety standards must be strictly

Qualifications

• Lift planning and rigging operations experience is essential.
• Experience with Mobile, Crawler and Tower cranes is preferred.
• Nuclear industry experience or familiarity with power stations safety culture is advantageous.
• Experience on major construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lifting processes and procedures to control activities.
• Review lift plans according to Framatome and NN B lifting standards.
• Perform lifting assurance checks on equipment and accessories.
• Coordinate subcontractor briefings for lifting operations.
• Ensure lift plans meet safety standards and right‑first‑time principles.
• Plan resources and designate a Lift/Rigging Supervisor on site.
• Attend coordination meetings to schedule crane slots.

Skills

Lift planning rigging operations

Crane lift planning (Mobile/Crawler/TL

Nuclear industry awareness

Major construction project experience

Education

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Job description

TB - CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONING - TB2 - Construction

Job Opening Title

Job type

Non fixed term

At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future

We are currently seeking a Lifting Superintendent here to join our team in Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater herewith rigging experience to assist with overseeing mechanical lifting activities associated with the installation of the primary components of the 2 nuclear reactors being installed in Hinkley Point C.

What will you be doing?

Accountabilities:

• Assist with implementation of Processes and Procedures to effectively control mechanical lifting activities for Framatome scope of works.
• Review lift plans in accordance with Framatome & NNB Lifting Standards
• Carry out lifting assurance checks toensure that the lifting equipment utilised by Framatome and their sub-contractors is thorough examined (including lifting accessories)
• Have knowledge and understanding to allow selection of appropriate rigging lifting accessories, including their method of attachment to the load, and any protection used to prevent damage
• Oversea and liaise with subcontractor briefings to all lifting/rigging personnel prior to the lifting operation to ensure that the safe system of work described in the lift plan is understood.
• Ensure lift plans are reviewed and to the correct standard to ensure safe Lifting/Rigging
• Plan resource to ensure there is a Lift/rigging Supervisor designated to direct personnel and to ensure that the operation is carried out in accordance with the lift plan
• Be able to identify / Investigate hazards associated within the lifting activity area
• Liaise with any other persons or authority, as required to overcome any hazard, by including any necessary corrective action or special measures in the safe system of work
• Attend coordination meetings with principle contractor to book crane slots to facilitate site activities.
• Produce / review Lifting plans for rigging activities
• Ensure lifting activities comply with legislation, standards, ACOP.s and Framatome & NNB lifting standards.
• Establish and maintain a high standard of health and safety, carry out site inspections to ensure Safe systems of works are being adhered too, with safety rules are being implemented to deliver the scope of works following a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Support the Lifting Manager in the delivery of all lifting activities associated with the Framatome scope of works on Hinkley point C.
• Support the Lifting Manager to ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site licence requirements
• Support the Lifting Manager to ensure resource to meet organisational requirements are available in line with the delivery schedule.

Profile

What are we looking for?

Experience:

• Lift planning rigging operations (essential)
• Lift planning using Mobile/Crawler/Tower cranes (preferred)
• Experience working in nuclear power preferred, or power stations / refineries to be aware of safety culture within this industry.
• Experience working on major construction projects(preferred)

Qualifications

• ECITB Appointed Person Moving Loads and TAP01(Preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 Steel Erecting/Moving Loads (preferred) or ACE card
• CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Blue Card)
• Can achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or Higher)
• IOSH managing safelyor SMSTS

Additional key skills:

• Leadership – ability to plan and manage particularly people and resources
• Independent judgement – ability to identify limits of personal and team’s knowledge and skill
• Health, safety, and welfare – a sound knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work, ability to manage health, safety and welfare within own area of responsibility
• Interpersonal skills and communication – ability to communicate well with others at all levels, ability to discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
• Results driven: Ability to persist in the face of challenges to meet deadlines with high standards

The role of the rigging superintendent will be to aid in the planning of rigging activities with the sub-contractor, review lift plans submitted by lifting by sub-contractor, and then aid in the setting to work and supervision of the works and carry out any assurance checks / audits to maintain a high standard of safety / right first time.

Job location

United Kingdom, Bridgwater

Job location (site)

Hinkley Point C

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

Reference number

2026-27817

Publication date

9/23/2026

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