Job Description

Position Summary

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 supervising and coordinating pipefitting activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of work to specification, quality standards, and nuclear safety culture requirements at site.


Key Deliverables:


Supervise the installation, assembly, and testing of pipework systems to ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards. Allocate tasks and responsibilities to pipefitters, ensuring effective utilisation of skills and resources. Monitor work progress and quality, conducting inspections and resolving technical queries. Champion safety, quality, and productivity within the team, promoting a positive safety culture. Deliver pre- and post-job briefings, ensuring clarity of instructions and understanding among team members. Engage with team members to manage motivation, discipline, and well-being, addressing issues as required. Liaise with other supervisors, trades, and QA/QC to coordinate activities and resolve interface issues. Report hazards, incidents, progress, and non-conformances promptly to enable corrective action and continuous improvement. Support the training and development of team members, sharing technical expertise and best practice. Maintain a clean and organised work area to minimise risks and maximise operational efficiency.

Profile Wanted

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: LATS, SSSTS, IOSH Managing Safely (as required by site)


Essential: Demonstrable experience supervising pipefitting activities within a relevant industrial environment, including installation, assembly, and testing of pipework systems


Desirable: Connected Competence (https://connectedcompetence.co.uk/disciplines/)







Job Specific Knowledge:




Essential: Working 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 supervision







Skills:




Essential: Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications


Essential: Effective leadership, communication, and engagement skills


Essential: Attention to detail and commitment to safety


Essential: Ability to manage team performance and resolve issues constructively


Essential: Problem-solving and decision-making skills


Essential: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and towards tight deadlines



Ponticelli UK, based in Aberdeen, is a leading engineering, construction, and maintenance services Provider. Their expertise spans from pre-feed engineering to project completion. They prioritise sustainability, ensuring a long-term future for employees, clients, and partners. With a focus on safety and performance, Ponticelli UK manages projects across various sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical, and Renewable energy. Their services cover the entire lifecycle of industrial facilities, from engineering and construction to ongoing maintenance. Explore their range of offerings and discover how they contribute to industrial performance and efficiency.


Ponticelli UK also collaborates with consortium partners Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Semco Maritime to bring PBS to the UK market.


"Connected Competence is an industry-led initiative which demonstrates a clear commitment to improving safety, as well as increasing the mobility and transferability of a safe, skilled, and productive workforce.

We are a Connected Competence employer.

The Disability Confident scheme supports our efforts in equality, diversity, and inclusivity, and demonstrates our commitment to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

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