Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear New Build

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Mechanical Engineers with onsite installation experience for a project at Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station. The role involves managing mechanical systems, reading construction drawings, and collaborating with stakeholders. A degree in engineering is required, and experience in regulated industries is beneficial. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical systems onsite installation.
• Proven track record of progressing from hands-on trade roles into supervisory or site management position.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support EDF's Hinkley C nuclear power station construction project.
• Manage onsite installation tasks and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Onsite installation experience

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models

Construction sequencing understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Role: Mechanical 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: £55000 - £70000 + £1500/mo travel allowance

Start: September 2025 onwards

An exciting opportunity exists for a number of Mechanical Engineers with onsite installation experience to work in support of EDF's Hinkley C nuclear power station construction project.

Individuals who have progressed from hands-on 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 mechanical 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.

Benefits

For the right candidate, our client can offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including travel allowance, 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.