Site Piping Engineer – Nuclear, Hybrid Role, Lead Installations

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death‑in‑Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company is seeking a Piping Engineer for a site-based role in Bridgwater. The successful candidate will manage piping installation projects at the Hinkley Point C site. Responsibilities include overseeing technical specifications, resolving construction queries, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal applicants will have proven engineering experience and a degree in a relevant field, along with strong leadership and technical skills. The role offers hybrid working opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience in construction and installation environments.
• Strong technical knowledge with a focus on engineering standards.
• Leadership skills to support and guide site‑based engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of piping installation within designated site areas.
• Creating and updating technical specifications and inspection plans.
• Resolving construction queries, technical issues, and change requests.
• Reviewing and coordinating contractor deliverables and installation documentation.

Skills

Engineering experience in construction and installation environments

Strong technical knowledge with a focus on engineering standards

Leadership skills

Influencing and coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders

Understanding of contracts and commercial interfaces

Confidence to make independent decisions

Familiarity with fast‑paced, schedule‑driven project delivery

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

A leading nuclear engineering company is seeking a Piping Engineer for a site-based role in Bridgwater. The successful candidate will manage piping installation projects at the Hinkley Point C site. Responsibilities include overseeing technical specifications, resolving construction queries, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal applicants will have proven engineering experience and a degree in a relevant field, along with strong leadership and technical skills. The role offers hybrid working opportunities and competitive benefits.