Pipefitter Superintendent
// Role Summary
Cavendish Nuclear seeks an experienced Pipefitter Superintendent for the Hinkley Point C project, offering competitive ECSA pay rates and excellent benefits for a permanent, full-time role.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead pipefitting operations at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.
- Ensure safety and maximize team productivity in complex piping and cabling systems.
- Collaborate with the MEH Alliance and stakeholders for efficient project delivery.
- Manage project progress, schedules, and sub-contractors.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth within a leading nuclear industry employer.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Play a pivotal role in building the UK's clean energy future as a Trade Superintendent on Dayshift or Nightshift at the prestigious Hinkley Point C project. Cavendish Nuclear is seeking experienced Pipe Fitting Superintendents to join our team, offering a chance to "Trade Up" your career and contribute to the construction of the UK's first-ever 3rd generation nuclear power plant.
This permanent, full-time role offers job security, competitive compensation in line with ECSA pay rates, and an exceptional benefits package including a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, and a 22.5% nightshift allowance.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within the MEH Alliance, collaborating effectively to deliver complex piping and cabling systems.
- Champion nuclear safety culture while maximising team productivity.
- Oversee efficient delivery of work scopes, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Maintain adherence to regulations, agreements, and procedures.
- Schedule, track progress, and issue daily reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal and external parties (HPC representatives, Client etc.) and attend progress meetings as required.
- Ensure trainees and apprentices receive appropriate and varied experience and training within the confines of the work allocated.
- Manage and co-ordinate sub-contractors.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience as a Pipefitter Superintendent within an engineering project.
- Proven track record in nuclear power is preferred.
- Experience working on major construction projects.
- Relevant Skills Card (where required).
Qualifications
- Relevant Pipefitting Professional Accreditation (NVQ or Diploma Level 3 minimum in Relevant Discipline).
- Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport.
- SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
About Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry and part of the Babcock International Group, Cavendish Nuclear provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions for clean energy, defence, and civil new build and decommissioning projects. We are innovating to make nuclear safer, faster, and cost-effective across the nuclear energy lifecycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group, from Canada and the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.
We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We are happy to talk about flexible working.