Nightshift Trade Superintendent
Cavendish Nuclear
Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Taunton
Contract type: Full time

Job Title: Nightshift Trade Superintendent
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Compensation: ECSA pay rates + Excellent Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57726
Join Cavendish Nuclear as a Trade Superintendent on Nightshift at Hinkley Point C, with Competitive ECSA pay rates, 22.5% nightshift allowance, excellent benefits & long-term career growth.
We’re hiring Nightshift Trade Superintendents to lead critical work on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Enjoy ECSA pay rates, a 22.5% nightshift allowance, a competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates, an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension and a long-term, secure career path with one of the UK’s leading nuclear engineering companies.
Are you an experienced Trade Superintendent with a background in welding, pipe fitting, rigging, plating, or mechanical fitting? This is your opportunity to join Cavendish Nuclear at Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first 3rd generation nuclear power station, shaping a sustainable future.
The Role
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [email protected] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Compensation: ECSA pay rates + Excellent Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57726
Join Cavendish Nuclear as a Trade Superintendent on Nightshift at Hinkley Point C, with Competitive ECSA pay rates, 22.5% nightshift allowance, excellent benefits & long-term career growth.
We’re hiring Nightshift Trade Superintendents to lead critical work on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Enjoy ECSA pay rates, a 22.5% nightshift allowance, a competitive salary in line with ECSA pay rates, an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension and a long-term, secure career path with one of the UK’s leading nuclear engineering companies.
Are you an experienced Trade Superintendent with a background in welding, pipe fitting, rigging, plating, or mechanical fitting? This is your opportunity to join Cavendish Nuclear at Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first 3rd generation nuclear power station, shaping a sustainable future.
The Role
- Lead and supervise trade teams on nightshift operations.
- Champion nuclear safety culture and drive productivity.
- Manage project progress, scheduling, and daily reporting.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and project procedures.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
- Support training and development of apprentices and trainees.
- Coordinate subcontractors and ensure quality delivery.
- Proven experience as a Trade Superintendent in engineering projects.
- Proven track record in nuclear power preferred.
- Experience working on major construction projects.
- Relevant Skills Card (where required)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant Professional Accreditation (City and Guilds in Relevant Discipline)
- Must have a CCNSG Safety Passport
- SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [email protected] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
#CAVMEH-HPC
#CAVDESTNUC
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