Electrical Project Engineer in Bridgwater

Electrical Project Engineer – Dalkia – Hinkley Point C

All roles on the project support the Zero Harm objective, with a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold standards of safety and quality. A strong work ethic is essential at all levels.

All candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge and experience directly related to the role criteria. Previous nuclear‑based experience is not required; transferable skills will be considered.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Driving the delivery of contract or package activities to ensure safe, timely, on‑budget performance, meeting business & technical requirements.
• Developing and implementing strategies and plans aligned with the overall Programme Execution Plan (PEP).
• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and executing mandatory EP strategies within the contract or package of work.
• Monitoring and managing schedule progress, tracking milestones and deadlines, reporting status to stakeholders.
• Anticipating, managing, and resolving contract issues, identifying risks, facilitating resolution, updating programme budget, and escalating to the Delivery Manager.
• Ensuring lessons‑learnt and knowledge capture are practiced as business‑as‑usual.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with all project team members.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience (MEH Matrix)

• Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering (LV, HV, MEP installations) or working towards HNC (preferred).
• Education to Nuclear installation standards including safety‑critical systems.
• Working towards a professional qualification in Project Management such as APM PMQ or other recognised qualification (desirable).
• Track record of delivering projects in complex environments, preferably within the nuclear sector or similar regulated environment (desirable).
• Experience working on heavily unionised sites and with IR managers and trade union representatives.
• Experience with qualified equipment products/services, including supporting the EQ process.
• Experience working alongside QA teams to ensure quality compliance, including records, audits and processes.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture and experience working on projects where it forms the basis of the Health & Safety agenda.

Additional Qualifications / Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Project Management and engineering/construction activities.
• Strong skills in project management, financial management, change management and facilitation.
• Successful experience engaging multi‑level stakeholders, contractors, consultants and advisors.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Understanding of nuclear quality assurance and control.
• Experience in the design, manufacturing and installation of plant and equipment (LV, HV and MEP scope), including nuclear grade and nuclear safety‑critical plant & equipment.

Working Pattern and Location

• First 6‑9 months: Bristol (Aztec West/Warmley).
• From late 2025 / early 2026: Hinkley Point C Construction Site, Wick Moore Drove, Near Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1UD – 9‑day fortnight.

For this role, evidence of right to work in the UK is required. This project does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.