Hinkley Point C – Senior Engineer
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65 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Bridgwater
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Salary
£65,000 - £85,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Qualification
Relevant Degree / HND / Chartered status or proven major project leadership track record
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Hinkley Point C – Senior Engineer to join their project team in Bridgwater supporting the landmark Hinkley Point C project. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
BYLOR is a joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke, delivering the main civil engineering works for Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8336
- Project / Base Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, TA5 1UF, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Lead engineering teams across multidisciplinary civil, structural, and infrastructure construction packages.
- Establish and maintain site technical control, quality assurance regimes, and progressive handover systems.
- Direct package construction methodologies, value engineering initiatives, and buildability reviews in collaboration with design partners.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to health, safety, environmental, and temporary works management procedures across all active workfaces.
- Mentor junior and site engineers, fostering professional development and progression towards chartered engineering status.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent).
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng / IEng MICE, MIStructE) or demonstrably working towards completion.
- Proven track record delivering major infrastructure or complex building engineering works.
- Valid CSCS card, SMSTS qualification, and Safety Critical Medical.
- Exceptional technical leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.
