Pipefitter Superintendent

Gedu; Taunton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Nightshift allowance 22.5%

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking an experienced Pipefitter Superintendent for the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater, Somerset. This role covers day and night shifts, focusing on safety, production, and timely delivery of complex piping and cabling works.

You will lead on site, manage subcontractors, liaise with HPC representatives and clients, and ensure adherence to nuclear safety standards while supporting trainee development and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pipefitter Superintendent on engineering projects.
• Nuclear power project experience preferred.
• Experience on major construction projects.
• Relevant Safety/Trade accreditations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on safety and production within piping and cabling scopes.
• Oversee delivery of work scopes, identify improvements.
• Manage subcontractors and co-ordinate activities.
• Maintain adherence to regulations, agreements, and procedures.
• Schedule, track progress, and report to stakeholders.
• Liaise with HPC representatives and clients; attend progress meetings.
• Provide training opportunities for trainees and apprentices.

Skills

Pipefitting superintendent

Nuclear safety culture

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

NVQ/ Diploma Level 3 in relevant discipline

CCNSG Safety Passport

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

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 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: 03/11/2026

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