Piping Engineer And Mechanical Engineers

Morson Edge; Shurton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Mechanical Engineers / Piping Engineers with onsite installation experience for projects at Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station. The role requires candidates with ability to read construction drawings, understand construction sequencing, and manage stakeholders effectively. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 plus a monthly travel allowance. Successful candidates will enjoy prospective growth in the UK nuclear industry.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of progressing from hands-on trade roles into supervisory or site management position is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation of mechanical systems at Hinkley C site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Report on and escalate relevant issues.

Skills

Onsite installation experience

Understanding construction sequencing

Ability to read construction drawings/BIM models

Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Details

Role: Mechanical Engineers / Piping Engineer with onsite installating experience - Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station project

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UF) - 4days/week on site / 1 day at home

Salary: £55000 - £70000 + £1500/mo travel allowance

Start: September 2025 onwards

An exciting opportunity exists for a number of Piping Engineers and Mechanical Engineers with onsite installation project experience to work in support of EDFs Hinkley C nuclear power station construction project.

Individuals who have progressed from hands-ontrades roles into supervisory, project engineering and/or site management positions would be of particular interest, though this is not essential to being considered.

The positions will be based at the Hinkley C site near Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD) 4 days/week, with the rest worked from home. Candidates will be required to obtain nuclear site security clearance for this role.

Whilst previous nuclear industry experience would be useful, this is not essential - experience obtained supporting other large regulated industry projects (e.g. oil and gas, rail, defence, petrochemical, marine, etc) would be equally well suited and happily considered.

Candidate Profile

• Someone who has onsite installation experience
• Understands construction sequencing of mechanical and/or electrical installation
• Can read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models
• Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders
• Individuals who have come off the tools and progressed to supervisor / site manager roles that really understand the detail would be ideally suited to the role

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in mechanical and / or piping systems onsite installation
• Proven track record of progressing from hands-on trade roles into supervisory or site management position will be an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models
• Knowledge of the construction / installation industry
• Understanding construction sequencing of electrical and mechanical installation.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.
• Ability to work independently, be pro-active, report on and **escalate** relevant issues.

Benefits

For the right candidate, our client can offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including travel allowance, combined with the opportunity to work for a highly respected company at the forefront of the UK nuclear industry offering outstanding prospects for future career development and advancement.

Recruiting Agency

MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, are the leading TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT COMPANY in the UK specialising in Technical Support to the following industries: Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical & Construction