Work Preparation Lead

OverviewWork Preparation Lead | Nuclear New Build | Bridgewater, Somerset

Permanent Employment • £70,000 – £75,000 + Staff Benefits • 38 hours per week (on site) Monday – Friday

This role offers a standout opportunity to take ownership of installation readiness and execution certainty on a flagship nuclear construction programme. As Work Preparation Lead, you will sit at the critical interface between design, planning, and site delivery, ensuring that work only proceeds when it is technically sound, fully prepared, and compliant with nuclear standards.

With significant accountability and influence over construction sequencing and workface readiness, this position is ideal for professionals who thrive on clarity, structure, and prevention rather than recovery. The exposure, responsibility, and impact associated with this role make it a major career milestone for engineers looking to operate at senior level within highly regulated, safety-critical environments.

ENG Bauen is supporting a major nuclear construction programme with the appointment of a Work Preparation Lead. This role ensures that all prerequisites for safe and efficient installation are in place before execution begins, bridging the gap between design engineering and site delivery.

The position plays a critical role in preventing delays, rework, and safety incidents through robust planning, technical clarity, and readiness control.

Responsibilities

Lead work preparation activities for installation and piping scopes

Develop, manage, and close Construction Work Packs to nuclear standards

Act as the interface between engineering, planning, and construction teams

Resolve technical queries early to support smooth execution

Ensure work proceeds only when full readiness and compliance are achieved

Ideal Candidate

Strong background in piping systems and construction installation

Proven experience delivering CWPs in nuclear or high-regulation environments

Excellent design-to-construction interface capability

Safety-first mindset with strong readiness discipline

Experience in nuclear, infrastructure, heavy industrial, or regulated environments

KeywordsWork Preparation Lead, Work Pack Lead, Construction Work Pack Engineer, CWP Lead, Installation Readiness Lead, Construction Readiness, Workface Planning, WFP, Piping Engineer, Piping Installation, Large Bore Piping, Small Bore Piping, Pressure Systems, Construction Sequencing, Design to Construction Interface, Engineering Queries, Technical Clarification, Nuclear Construction, Regulated Projects, CWPs, Installation Methodology, Safety-First Execution, Permit to Work, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Construction Planning, Interface Management, Site-Based Engineering Roles

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