Senior Piping Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a site-based engineering manager for the Hinkley Point C nuclear project. The role involves managing piping scope integration, resolving technical queries, and leading engineering teams to ensure installation continuity in a high-stakes environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or complex construction projects.
• Strong attention to engineering standards.
• Familiarity with fast-paced, schedule-critical delivery contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering for BNI and/or BOP piping installation scope.
• Create and update technical specs, LDRC and Surveillance Plans.
• Provide real-time technical input to maintain installation continuity.

Skills

Technical rigour

Leadership

Contract understanding

Decision-making

Cross-functional influencing

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards

Job description

The Job Mission

This role drives the successful engineering of MEH piping scope at HPC. You will lead site-based engineering from delivery through to commissioning. Expect to play a key role integrating the site works within the broader piping engineering programme.

• Manage engineering for BNI and/or BOP piping installation scope (Contract HK8010)
• Create and update technical specs, LDRC and Surveillance Plans
• Resolve construction queries, Open Points, and Exemption Requests
• Review and coordinate contractor deliverables and installation specs
• Support the update of LADs and Works Information documents
• Handle technical topics and assist in BFPI/CMB/PCR preparations
• Provide real-time technical input to maintain installation continuity
• Align construction with post-construction needs (e.g., hydrotest loops, test packs)

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience working on a nuclear / complex construction project
• Deep technical rigour with strong attention to engineering standards
• Strong leadership to empower site-based engineering teams
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Understanding of contracts and commercial interfaces
• Autonomous decision-maker with clear awareness of escalation points
• Familiarity with fast-paced, schedule-critical delivery contexts

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards
• Experience with PWR systems and operations
• Working knowledge of French advantageous
• Understanding of CDM regulations

Additional Information

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s largest nuclear construction projects. Professional development and training opportunities. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.