Mechanical Construction SME

Job Description

Mechanical Construction SME

Are you experienced in interpreting and applying welding and fabrication standards in a highly regulated environment? Are you confident in providing technical leadership and guidance on fabrication challenges across multidisciplinary teams? Are you proactive in identifying and driving innovation within fabrication processes to improve efficiency and quality?

If this all sounds like the role for you, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our next Mechanical Construction SME here at Hinkley Point C!

The Opportunity

As a Mechanical Construction SME (Known as Fabrication SME Internally) at HPC, you will be a key technical authority, providing expertise in welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), metallurgy, heat treatment, and mechanical component assembly. Your role will be essential in supporting the successful construction, installation, and compliance of equipment and systems on-site. With a focus on stainless steel surface integrity, pressure testing, and mechanical code compliance (RCC-M), you will help maintain the highest technical standards across HPC.

Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, as you build strong connections with engineering teams across HPC and design teams in the UK and France. Your insights will help bridge the gap between design, fabrication, and on-site assembly, ensuring all processes align with project requirements and industry best practices.

Beyond your technical expertise, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance across fabrication-related activities. You will review and verify procedures, method statements, and technical documentation, making sure every requirement is properly captured. Additionally, you will provide support and oversight to your team, reinforcing best practices and upholding the integrity of HPC’s construction and installation standards.

Pay, benefits and culture

In addition to a salary of £76,000 depending on experience, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include: a market-leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to …