Role: Mechanical Engineers with onsite installating experience - Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station project

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD) - 4days/week on site / 1 day at home

Salary: £55000 - £70000 + £1500/mo travel allowance

Start: September 2025 onwards

An exciting opportunity exists for a number of Mechanical Engineers with onsite installation experience to work in support of EDFs Hinkley C nuclear power station construction project.

Individuals who have progressed from hands-on trades roles into supervisory and/or site management positions would be of particular interest, though this is not essential to being considered.

The positions will be based at the Hinkley C site near Bridgwater, Somerset (TA5 1UD) 4 days/week, with the rest worked from home. Candidates will be required to obtain nuclear site security clearance for this role.

Whilst previous nuclear industry experience would be useful, this is not essential - experience obtained supporting other large regulated industry projects (e.g. oil and gas, rail, defence, petrochemical, marine, etc) would be equally well suited and happily considered.

Candidate Profile

Someone who has onsite installation experience
Understands construction sequencing of mechanical and/or electrical installation
Can read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models
Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders
Individuals who have come off the tools and progressed to supervisor / site manager roles that really understand the detail would be ideally suited to the role

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
Experience in mechanical systems onsite installation
Proven track record of progressing from hands-on trade roles into supervisory or site management position will be an advantage
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings / BIM models
Knowledge of the construction / installation industry
Understanding construction sequencing of electrical and mechanical installation.
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.
Ability to work independently, be pro-active, report on and escalate relevant issues.

For the right candidate, our client can offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including travel allowance, combined with the opportunity to work for a highly respected company at the forefront of the UK nuclear industry offering outstanding prospects for future career development and advancement.

MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, are the leading TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT COMPANY in the UK specialising in Technical Support to the following industries: Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical & Construction