Piping Project Manager

Project Manager – Piping (Nuclear New Build - Bridgwater)

Location: Site Based - Nuclear New Build Power Station

Reporting to: Construction Manager

Pay - PAYE Salaried Position (negotiable DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Piping to lead piping construction activities. This is a key role responsible for the safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of piping works from mobilisation through to handover.

• Develop and deliver piping execution plans, schedules, and methodologies.
• Manage manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to meet programme milestones.
• Oversee all site piping activities including fabrication, erection, welding, NDT, pressure testing, flushing, and mechanical completion.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, RAMS, JSAs, and permit-to-work systems.
• Lead and manage construction managers, supervisors, engineers, and foremen.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, ISO).
• Manage QA/QC activities, ITPs, inspections, and handover documentation.
• Control costs, productivity, variations, and support commercial reporting.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead mechanical completion, punch clearance, and support commissioning.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in piping construction experience, with 5+ years in a senior or project management role.
• Strong knowledge of piping construction, welding, inspection, and international standards.
• Proven experience leading large teams on major projects.

• Strong leadership and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
• Confident stakeholder manager with strong commercial awareness.

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