Senior Mechanical Project Engineer 
Bridgwater, Somerset
Up to £70,000 Car Allowance Lodging
9-Day Fortnight Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join a major delivery team working on a large infrastructure project in Bridgwater 

This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role in the delivery of major mechanical work packages, with responsibility across project coordination, technical delivery, commercial performance and stakeholder management.

You will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of major mechanical work packages from design through to handover.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

• Manage programme, budget, risks and commercial performance.

• Act as a key day-to-day interface with clients and senior project stakeholders.

• Review designs, specifications and engineering solutions.

• Support procurement, variations, change control and commercial close-out.

• Ensure mechanical works meet stringent quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical leadership to Project Engineers and site delivery teams.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with significant experience delivering complex mechanical projects within nuclear, energy, major infrastructure, defence or other highly regulated sectors.

You should have experience managing engineering or construction packages through the project lifecycle, alongside strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness and project delivery skills.

Nuclear experience is desirable but not essential — candidates with transferable experience from other complex, safety-critical or highly regulated environments will be considered.

• Up to £70,000 salary DOE

• Car allowance

• Lodging provided

• 9-day fortnight

• Long-term opportunity on a prestigious UK nuclear project

• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hinkley Point C is a landmark UK infrastructure programme where Zero Harm, quality, safety, teamwork and a strong work ethic are fundamental to successful delivery.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on one of the UK's most high-profile major projects, apply today for a confidential discussion.

[email protected] or call 07449947554