Piping Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Piping to oversee piping construction activities for a Nuclear New Build in Bridgwater. This pivotal role will entail developing execution plans, managing teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety policies and technical standards, and delivering projects efficiently. Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and over 5 years of relevant project management experience, demonstrating leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in piping construction in a senior or project management role.
• Strong knowledge of piping construction, welding, inspection, and international standards.
• Proven experience leading large teams on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver piping execution plans and methodologies.
• Manage manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Oversee all site piping activities including fabrication and welding.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and relevant codes and standards.
• Manage QA/QC activities and lead mechanical completion.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Project Manager – Piping (Nuclear New Build - Bridgwater)

Location: Site Based - Nuclear New Build Power Station

Reporting to: Construction Manager

Pay - PAYE Salaried Position (negotiable DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Piping to lead piping construction activities. This is a key role responsible for the safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of piping works from mobilisation through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver piping execution plans, schedules, and methodologies.
• Manage manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to meet programme milestones.
• Oversee all site piping activities including fabrication, erection, welding, NDT, pressure testing, flushing, and mechanical completion.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, RAMS, JSAs, and permit-to-work systems.
• Lead and manage construction managers, supervisors, engineers, and foremen.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, ISO).
• Manage QA/QC activities, ITPs, inspections, and handover documentation.
• Control costs, productivity, variations, and support commercial reporting.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead mechanical completion, punch clearance, and support commissioning.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in piping construction experience, with 5+ years in a senior or project management role.
• Strong knowledge of piping construction, welding, inspection, and international standards.
• Proven experience leading large teams on major projects.

Skills

• Strong leadership and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
• Confident stakeholder manager with strong commercial awareness.

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