Pipefitter Superintendent in Taunton

We are currently seeking candidates for 2 year fixed term positions at Hinkley Point C location. We would be looking to deploy in January and March 2026.

This role will be responsible for leading and coordinate pipefitting activities across multiple teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery to specification, quality standards, and nuclear safety culture requirements at site.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of pipefitting activities to meet project objectives and regulatory standards.
• Oversee multiple teams led by Pipefitting Supervisors, ensuring resources, instructions, and support are provided for successful delivery.
• Champion safety, quality, and productivity across all pipefitting operations, promoting a positive nuclear safety culture.
• Monitor progress, performance, and compliance, implementing corrective actions and improvements as required.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, project management, and client representatives to resolve technical queries and manage interfaces.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and pre- and post-job briefings to ensure clarity and understanding.
• Manage team morale, discipline, and capability, undertaking performance management and supporting training and development.
• Report on progress, issues, and non-conformances, ensuring accurate and timely communication to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and lessons learned.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient working environment across all pipefitting teams.

Profile

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Essential: Level 3 Apprenticeship OR Level 3 Diploma in Pipefitting, Pipework Fabrication, Pipe Welding, Marine Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Essential: ACE Card Level 3 in Pipefitting (or equivalent)
• Essential: CCNSG Safety Passport
• Essential: Completion of ILM Level 3 Certificate C&BE (within 6 months of start date upon demonstration of enrolment) OR Completion of Nuclear Engineering Construction Supervisor (NECS) within 4 weeks of start date upon demonstration of booking and CMI Level 3 (following completion of NECS)
• Essential: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) & IOSH Managing Safely
• Essential: Demonstrable experience leading and coordinating pipefitting activities within a relevant industrial environment, including supervision of multiple teams and delivery of complex projects
• Essential: Experience in performance management, coaching, and developing teams
• Desirable: Connected Competence (https://connectedcompetence.co.uk/disciplines/)

Job Specific Knowledge

• Essential: In-depth knowledge of pipefitting processes, materials, and quality standards
• Essential: Understanding of nuclear safety culture and site-specific requirements
• Essential: Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to pipefitting leadership

Skills

• Essential: Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills
• Essential: Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications
• Essential: Effective communication and engagement skills with teams and stakeholders
• Essential: Attention to detail and commitment to safety, Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Essential: Ability to manage team performance and resolve issues constructively
• Essential: Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and towards tight deadlines

Contract type

2-Fixed Term

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, Angleterre, South West England