Pipefitter Superintendent

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.

Key Deliverables:

• 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

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 )

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

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. "