Senior Piping Supervisor - Steam Supply Systems

You’ll drive productivity, ensure quality, and uphold safety on a fast-paced site.

You will join the NSSS team to supervise field installation of nuclear piping systems.

• Escalate risks, blockers, and site drift to the NSSS Project Manager promptly
• Coordinate with other contractors to manage interfaces and avoid clashes
• Supervise daily NSSS piping installation activities to meet site progress targets
• Ensure preservation and cleanliness rules are followed in all work areas
• Maintain high safety standards and stop unsafe works where necessary
• Validate installation quality through random checks and permit authorisations
• Support implementation of piping supervision programme and site documentation
• Monitor critical activities aligned with 4-week lookahead planning

This is your chance to specialise in one of the most quality-critical aspects of piping delivery on a landmark nuclear programme. If you have a passion for ensuring high technical standards across welded systems and NDT operations, this role will challenge and develop your skills.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Welding discipline
• Able to work autonomously and escalate issues when needed
• Background in nuclear or heavy industrial sectors
• Attention to detail in checking installation against site requirements
• Skilled in site progress tracking and resolving installation blockages
• Experience supervising large piping scopes on high-value projects
• Knowledge of fire, height, and hot work permits in nuclear environments
• 10+ years in piping installation supervision or similar site-based construction role
• Strong leadership to guide and coordinate contractor installation teams
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements and CDM Regulations
• Understanding of PWR (Pressurised Water Reactor) design principles
• Effective communicator with site teams and project stakeholders

🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity

🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover

🕒 Flexible working hours

💼 Professional fees reimbursed

💰 Employee referral scheme

🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it

📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes

🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days