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 providing leadership and oversight for multiple welding teams, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of welding activities in support of the project, upholding nuclear safety culture and project objectives.


Key Deliverables:


Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections and safety briefings, to ensure a positive nuclear safety culture. Oversee and coordinate the activities of multiple welding teams, each led by a non-working Supervisor, to deliver work to specification (including safety, quality, and schedule). Provide technical instruction, resources, and support to Supervisors and their teams to ensure delivery to specification. Monitor and check the work of teams to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and time parameters. Develop and review short- and medium-term programmes, translating project objectives into actionable schedules and resource plans. Liaise with Engineering, QA/QC, and other project teams to resolve technical queries and manage interfaces. Lead, coach, and support Supervisors, including performance management, disciplinary activity, and talent development. Ensure training plans are designed and implemented for all Supervisors and Operatives. Identify, monitor, and manage issues affecting productivity, developing ways of working to improve performance. Report progress, issues, and achievements to senior management and client representatives as required.

Profile Wanted

Qualifications and Work Experience:




Essential: Level 3 Pipe Welder Apprenticeship Standard (ST0851) or equivalent Apprenticeship in a Welding discipline


Essential: Diploma in Welding Engineering Construction Pipework or Plate, or equivalent (including SCQF Level 7)


Essential: CSWIP Certificate or IWE Certificate, or Level 2 Certificates in Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing, and Radiographic Testing


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 and IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent site safety qualifications)


Essential: Demonstrable experience as a team leader or supervisor of welding operatives on large-scale construction or engineering projects, preferably in a nuclear or high-risk environment


Essential: Experience in managing multi-disciplined teams and delivering to safety, quality, and schedule requirements


Essential: Experience in performance management, coaching, and development of Supervisors and Operatives







Job Specific Knowledge:


Essential: In-depth knowledge of welding processes, materials, and quality standards relevant to nuclear construction


Essential: Understanding of nuclear safety culture and regulatory requirements


Essential: Commercial acumen relating to on-site productivity, wastage, and time/hours







Skills:


Essential: Strong leadership and team management skills


Essential: Effective communication and engagement abilities


Essential: Problem-solving and decision-making skills


Essential: Ability to build effective relationships across disciplines and with client representatives


Essential: Planning and organisational skills, including programme and resource management



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.


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