Piping Construction Lead – Nuclear Safety & Execution

MPH; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MPH is seeking a Piping Supervisor to lead safe and efficient piping installation and mechanical construction activities at Hinkley Point C. You will supervise pipefitters, welders, riggers and subcontractors, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specifications and HPC safety requirements.

The role requires strong leadership to manage manpower, ensure quality, and maintain a rigorous safety culture on a major nuclear project in the Bridgwater area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day piping construction activities, including fabrication, fit-up, erection, installation, supports, valve installation and mechanical completion.
• Lead pipefitting and piping teams and allocate manpower according to the approved work programme.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, GA drawings, support drawings, specifications and work packages.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with approved method statements, risk assessments, ITPs and construction procedures.
• Maintain a strong nuclear safety culture and demonstrate visible front-line HSE leadership.
• Conduct pre-start briefings, toolbox talks and daily task briefings.
• Ensure compliance with site permit, access, lifting, exclusion-zone and other applicable safety controls.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Commissioning and other construction disciplines.
• Verify availability and correct identification of piping materials, spools, valves, fittings, supports, consumables, tools and equipment before work starts.
• Supervise piping fit-up, alignment, welding and installation activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities with QA/QC and NDT personnel.
• Prepare piping systems for pressure testing, hydrotesting, flushing, cleaning, drying and reinstatement.
• Ensure test packs and associated construction records are completed accurately.
• Monitor productivity, manpower, work-front availability and daily progress against the construction programme.
• Identify constraints, delays and technical issues and resolve them.
• Support punch-list clearance, mechanical completion and system handover.
• Ensure construction records, inspection records and other required documentation are maintained and traceable.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and ensure compliance with HPC/project requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Ensure trainees and apprentices receive appropriate supervision and development where applicable.

Job description

MPH is seeking a Piping Supervisor to lead safe and efficient piping installation and mechanical construction activities at Hinkley Point C. You will supervise pipefitters, welders, riggers and subcontractors, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specifications and HPC safety requirements.

The role requires strong leadership to manage manpower, ensure quality, and maintain a rigorous safety culture on a major nuclear project in the Bridgwater area.