Mechanical Project Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced mechanical project manager for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. The role involves delivering mechanical packages and overseeing installation. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and experience in regulated environments. Strong project management skills are essential. The company offers extensive training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• First degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ability to drive a large-scale, regulated project.
• Experience in nuclear or regulated environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the mechanical packages for the nuclear power station.
• Oversee installation and manage safety files for handover.
• Support the fit-out of the Operations Service Centre.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving skills

Education

First degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

NVQ level 4 in a relevant field

Job description

Then our in‑house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you! We are looking for an experienced mechanical project manager to join the team on Hinkley Point C, the nuclear power station currently underway in Bridgwater, Somerset.

As a valued member of an industry‑leading team, you will be responsible for delivering the mechanical packages, overseeing installation, and closing out the safety file for final handover. This important management role will support the fit‑out of the Operations Service Centre, a nine‑storey building that will house key support functions for the power station.

We are committed to extensive training, development, and long‑term career opportunities, and the role is suitable for someone looking for progression within a regulated environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• First degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related construction or design discipline, or an industry‑recognised technical qualification (NVQ level 4) with demonstrable experience in a design and construction delivery environment.
• Ability to drive a large‑scale, regulated project.
• Previous experience in the nuclear or other regulated environment is an advantage.
• Delivery of large highly regulated projects (MEP value £15 m – £100 m+).
• Capability to select and manage innovative methods, materials and safe systems of work.
• Solid application of mechanical engineering principles and calculations.
• Establish and oversee local implementation of engineering systems, documentation and controls to comply with H&S legislation and company standards.

Crown House Technologies (Cht) is one of the UK’s most advanced engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O’Rourke Group, we supply a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK’s largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility – a 129,000 sq. ft factory – offering off‑site manufacturing and assembly for digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long‑term conditions and disabilities through the “Offer an interview” scheme. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required and how we can support you in the workplace.