Piping Construction Engineer – Nuclear Project Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Reservists 10 days paid leave

Holiday trading window

Be Kind Day

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Construction Piping Engineer for the Hinkley Point C site in Somerset. You will lead piping and mechanical construction work packages, coordinate with engineering teams, contractors and client stakeholders, and provide technical guidance to ensure safe, compliant, and install-ready documentation and delivery.

The role is full-time and onsite, with accommodation and travel expenses paid.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical and piping systems on large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, power generation, oil and gas, defence, rail or petrochemical industries.
• Strong understanding of construction work packages, technical documentation and installation processes.
• Experience coordinating contractors, engineers and client stakeholders across complex project environments.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of piping and mechanical construction work packages to support site installation activities.
• Coordinating with engineering teams, contractors and client stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant and construction-ready.
• Supporting and guiding construction personnel, providing technical expertise to enable safe and efficient project delivery.
• Monitoring progress against project schedules and prioritising key deliverables to achieve programme milestones.
• Championing nuclear safety, quality standards and continuous improvement throughout the construction lifecycle.

Skills

Piping systems

Mechanical construction

Nuclear sector exp

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Construction Piping Engineer for the Hinkley Point C site in Somerset. You will lead piping and mechanical construction work packages, coordinate with engineering teams, contractors and client stakeholders, and provide technical guidance to ensure safe, compliant, and install-ready documentation and delivery.

The role is full-time and onsite, with accommodation and travel expenses paid.