At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the construction of the UK's first 3rd generation nuclear power plant.
- Company: Join Cavendish Nuclear, a leader in the UK nuclear industry.
- Benefits: Competitive ECSA pay rates, generous holiday allowance, and contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for global career growth within Babcock International Group.
- Why this job: Shape a sustainable future while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Pipefitter Superintendent and relevant professional accreditation required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Compensation: ECSA pay rates + Excellent Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Trade Up your career to Cavendish Nuclear as a Trade Superintendent on Dayshift or Nightshift at Hinkley Point C, with competitive ECSA pay rates, excellent benefits & long-term career growth. Are you an experienced Day Shift or Night Shift Pipefitter Superintendent ready for your next adventure? Cavendish Nuclear are seeking experienced Pipe Fitting Superintendents to join our team at the prestigious Hinkley Point C project. This is your chance to Trade Up your career and contribute to the construction of the UK's first-ever 3rd generation nuclear power plant, shaping a sustainable future.
We are offering a competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates and an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- A generous holiday allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- 22.5% nightshift allowance
The Role:
- Play a pivotal role in building the UK's clean energy future.
- Work within the MEH Alliance, collaborating effectively to deliver complex piping and cabling systems.
- Lead on Safety and Production: Champion nuclear safety culture while maximising team productivity.
- Oversee efficient delivery of work scopes, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Maintain adherence to regulations, agreements, and procedures.
- Manage Project Progress: Schedule, track progress, and issue daily reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Liaise with Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal and external parties (HPC representatives, Client etc.), 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.
You are a great fit if you have:
- Proven experience as a Pipefitter Superintendent within an engineering project.
- Proven track record in nuclear power 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.
Cavendish Nuclear is a leader within the UK nuclear industry, providing 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.
Closing date: 04/09/2026
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