Senior Piping Engineer

NRL; Wigan; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Competitive pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Personal finance coach, health checks

Flexible working hours

Long service awards

Electric vehicle leasing

Wellbeing support

Job summary

NRL Group in Wigan is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to support on a major nuclear power project in the UK. The role requires a degree-qualified engineer with proven experience on power or construction projects and preference for nuclear exposure.

You will oversee piping installation activities on site, chair progress meetings with subcontractors, ensure compliance with drawings and health and safety regulations, and liaise with client representatives and project engineers to resolve technical

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent technical experience.
• Proven experience on major power and/or construction projects.
• Experience on piping for nuclear sites is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct piping installation activities on site.
• Chair discipline works progress meetings with subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and health & safety regulations.
• Liaise with client representatives and project engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor progress, report performance and support project milestones.

Skills

Piping installation

Site supervision

Discipline coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent technical experience

Job description

**Senior Piping Engineer** We’re looking for a Senior Piping Engineer to join our team in Wigan and support work scope delivery on a major nuclear power project in the UK. This role is ideal for an experienced construction or power project professional keen to contribute to a high‐profile energy development while progressing their career. **Who are the NRL Group?** The NRL Group is proud to be certifiedTM as a Great Place To Work, with a 95% satisfaction score from colleagues, as well as being recognised as a 2025 UK Best WorkplaceTM. For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m). We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them. **Responsibilities** * Oversee and direct piping installation activities on site.* Ensures safe completion of discipline scope of works as per UK construction and site specific EHS requirements.* Chairing discipline works progress meetings with responsible subcontract partners.* Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and health and safety regulations.* Liaise with client representatives and project engineers to resolve technical issues.* Monitor progress, report performance, and support project delivery milestones.* Contribute to continuous improvement and safe working practices across operations.**Must‐have Requirements** * Degree‐qualified or equivalent technical experience.* Proven experience working on major power and/or construction projects.**Nice‐to‐have Skills** * Prior experience working on a nuclear site or within the nuclear industry.**Benefits** Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include: * 25 days holiday* Competitive pension scheme* Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance* Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice* Working hours flexibility* Long service awards* Electric vehicle leasing* Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance**Apply Now** If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a forward‐thinking, people‐focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.