General information
Position description
Function
Onshore – Asset
Job title
Pipefitter Superintendent
Job description
We are currently seeking candidates for 2 year fixed term positions at Hinkley Point C location. We would be looking to deploy in January and March 2026.
This role will be responsible for leading and coordinate pipefitting activities across multiple teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery to specification, quality standards, and nuclear safety culture requirements at site.
Key Deliverables:
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of pipefitting activities to meet project objectives and regulatory standards.
- Oversee multiple teams led by Pipefitting Supervisors, ensuring resources, instructions, and support are provided for successful delivery.
- Champion safety, quality, and productivity across all pipefitting operations, promoting a positive nuclear safety culture.
- Monitor progress, performance, and compliance, implementing corrective actions and improvements as required.
- Coordinate with other disciplines, project management, and client representatives to resolve technical queries and manage interfaces.
- Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre- and post-job briefings to ensure clarity and understanding.
- Manage team morale, discipline, and capability, undertaking performance management and supporting training and development.
- Report on progress, issues, and non-conformances, ensuring accurate and timely communication to stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and lessons learned.
- Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient working environment across all pipefitting teams
Profile
Qualifications and Work Experience
Essential: Level 3 Apprenticeship OR Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding, Marine Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
Essential: ACE Card Level 3 in Pipefitting (or equivalent)
Essential: CCNSG Safety Passport
Essential: Completion of ILM Level 3 Certificate C&BE (within 6 months of start date upon demonstration of enrolment) OR Completion of Nuclear Engineering Construction Supervisor (NECS) within 4 weeks of start date upon demonstration of booking and CMI Level 3 (following completion of NECS)
Essential: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) & IOSH Managing Safely
Essential: Demonstrable experience leading and coordinating pipefitting activities within a relevant industrial environment, including supervision of multiple teams and delivery of complex projects
Essential: Experience in performance management, coaching, and developing teams
Desirable: Connected Competence (https://connectedcompetence.co.uk/disciplines/)
Job Specific Knowledge
Essential: In-depth knowledge of pipefitting processes, materials, and quality standards
Essential: Understanding of nuclear safety culture and site-specific requirements
Essential: Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to pipefitting leadership
Skills:
Essential: Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
Essential: Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications
Essential: Effective communication and engagement skills with teams and stakeholders
Essential: Attention to detail and commitment to safety, Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Essential: Ability to manage team performance and resolve issues constructively
Essential: Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and towards tight deadlines
To be considered, candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Socio-professional category
Employee / Technician / Supervisor
Contract type
2-Fixed Term
Large displacement
No
Position location
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, Angleterre, South West England
Location
Somerset
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
7- Others
Minimum level of experience required
All levels of experience
