Pipefitter Superintendent

Babcock International; Tonedale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Nightshift allowance 22.5%

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International, seeks a Pipefitter Superintendent for the Hinkley Point C project. Lead safety-focused delivery, manage progress, and coordinate with sub-contractors on major construction work.

Ideal candidates have proven pipefitting supervision in engineering projects and nuclear power experience. NVQ/Diploma Level 3, CCNSG, and optionally SMSTS/IOSH are preferred credentials. This role offers day or night shifts with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pipefitter Superintendent within an engineering project.
• Experience in nuclear power preferred.
• NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in pipefitting or related discipline required.
• CCNSG Safety Passport and SMSTS/IOSH Managing Safely preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion nuclear safety culture while maximising team productivity.
• Oversee delivery of work scopes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Schedule, track progress, and issue daily reports to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure trainees and apprentices receive varied experience and training within allocated work.

Skills

Pipefitting supervision

Nuclear industry experience

Safety culture

Education

NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in pipefitting or related discipline

CCNSG Safety Passport

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

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.

Proven experience as a Pipefitter Superintendent within an engineering project.

Proven track record in nuclear power preferred.

Experience working on major construction projects., 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.

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.