Overview
At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Construction Engineer - Equipment Installation at the Hinkley Point C new nuclear build in Bridgwater, Somerset.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main MEH, cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling, equipment and pipework in the power station’s 2,500 rooms.
Role Details
This is a full-time role with 37 hours per week based on the Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset. The usual working pattern is across a 9-day fortnight rota (Mon – Thurs, 3 days off / Mon – Fri 2 days off).
Responsibilities
* Own and Deliver Work Scope: Take full accountability for delivering discipline-specific Construction Work Packs, from scope definition to >90% first-time acceptance, ensuring alignment with MEH construction activities.
* Drive Documentation Excellence: Maintain up-to-date, compliant documentation in line with the latest Works Information and MEH standards, with a minimum six-month review cycle and proactive prioritisation to meet Level 4 plan milestones.
* Collaborate Across Functions: Act as a key liaison with Subject Matter Experts and client counterparts, ensuring seamless integration of technical input and stakeholder expectations.
* Champion Safety and Improvement: Demonstrate visible HSE leadership, uphold nuclear safety and site license requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes and resource effectiveness.
Essential Experience
* Experience working on major construction projects, with a proven track record of working in a highly regulated sector and knowledge and experience in Safe Systems of Work.
* Experience in the installation of large equipment either rotating or static (e.g., pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, fuel storage tanks, steam & gas turbines, generators, compressors, motors).
Qualifications
* HNC qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience of installing large equipment and machinery.
* You will be required to hold either a CCSNSG certificate OR pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test prior to starting.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (window February–March)
* Be Kind Day: one paid leave day per year for volunteering
About Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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