Pipefitter Superintendent

Nuclearinst; Taunton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Nightshift allowance 22.5%

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Pipefitter Superintendent for the HPC project at Hinkley Point C. This role is a full-time permanent position on days or nights, with competitive ECSA pay rates and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead piping and cabling work, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders on a high-profile construction program.

Qualifications

• Relevant Pipefitting Accreditation (NVQ or Diploma Level 3 minimum in Relevant Discipline)
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in building the UK's clean energy future.
• Lead on Safety and Production: Champion nuclear safety culture while maximising team productivity.
• Oversee efficient delivery of work scopes, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain adherence to regulations, agreements, and procedures.
• Manage Project Progress: Schedule, track progress, and issue daily reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Collaborate with HPC representatives, Client etc., attend progress meetings as required.
• Ensure trainees and apprentices receive appropriate and varied experience and training within the confines of the work allocated.
• Manage and co-ordinate sub-contractors.

Skills

Pipefitting

Supervision

Nuclear projects

Safety leadership

Education

NVQ or Diploma Level 3

Job description

Job Title: Pipefitter Superintendent
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Compensation: ECSA pay rates + Excellent Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF 64972

Trade Up your career to Cavendish Nuclear as a Trade Superintendent on Dayshift or Nightshift at Hinkley Point C, with Competitive ECSA pay rates, excellent benefits & long-term career growth.

Are you an experienced Day Shift or Night Shift Pipe fitter Superintendent ready for your next adventure? Cavendish Nuclear are seeking experienced Pipe Fitting, Superintendents to join our team at the prestigious Hinkley Point C project. This is your chance to Trade Up your career and contribute to the construction of the UK's first-ever 3rd generation nuclear power plant, shaping a sustainable future.

Want the biggest Projects? Want ECSA pay rates? Want job security? Then Trade Up! We are offering a competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates and an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, 22,5% nightshift allowance and more.

The Role

• Play a pivotal role in building the UK's clean energy future.
• Work within the MEH Alliance, collaborating effectively to deliver complex piping and cabling systems.
• Lead on Safety and Production: Champion nuclear safety culture while maximising team productivity.
• Oversee efficient delivery of work scopes, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain adherence to regulations, agreements, and procedures.
• Manage Project Progress: Schedule, track progress, and issue daily reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal and external parties (HPC representatives, Client etc.), attend progress meetings as required.
• Ensure trainees and apprentices receive appropriate and varied experience and training within the confines of the work allocated.
• Manage and co-ordinate sub-contractors.

You are a great fit if you have:

• Proven experience as a Pipefitter Superintendent within an engineering project.
• Proven track record in nuclear power preferred.
• Experience working on major construction projects.
• Relevant Skills Card (where required)

Qualifications

• Relevant Pipefitting Professional Accreditation (NVQ or Diploma Level 3 minimum in Relevant Discipline)
• Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Cavendish Nuclear
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 and civil new build 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, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

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.

Closing date: 04/09/2026

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