Site Piping Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced engineer to manage MEH piping scope at Hinkley Point C. This role involves overseeing site-based engineering, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and leading a team in a fast-paced construction environment. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience in construction/installation environments.
• Deep technical rigour with strong attention to engineering standards.
• Understanding of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering for BNI and/or BOP piping installation scope.
• Create and update technical specs, LDRC and Surveillance Plans.
• Resolve construction queries and review contractor deliverables.

Skills

Engineering experience in construction

Technical rigour

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Contract understanding

Decision-making

Schedule-critical delivery

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards

Job description

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 engineering experience in construction/installation environments
• 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.