Piping Supervisor

Piping Supervisor

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

Company: Altrad UK

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

Altrad is seeking an experienced Piping Supervisor to support the delivery of complex construction and decommissioning projects at Sellafield. The successful candidate will lead teams of Pipefitters and Chargehands, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards within a highly regulated nuclear environment. The role requires strong leadership, planning and technical expertise, with a commitment to delivering projects in line with safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Pipefitters, Chargehands and subcontractors on site.
• Plan, organise and coordinate daily work activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely in accordance with company procedures, permits to work, risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Monitor productivity and progress against programme.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Liaise with Construction Managers, Engineers, Planners and client representatives.
• Allocate labour, plant, equipment and materials effectively.
• Monitor workmanship and resolve technical issues.
• Complete daily reports, timesheets and construction records.
• Support inspections, testing and handover activities.
• Mentor and develop team members while managing first-line performance and disciplinary matters.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve safety and efficiency.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical or Pipefitting Apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pipefitting or equivalent.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
• Previous experience supervising piping activities on large industrial, nuclear, petrochemical or power generation projects.
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics and specifications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of quality assurance and construction documentation.

Desirable

• ECITB Supervisory Management Development Training (SMTD).
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Supervisory Management.
• Experience working on Sellafield or other nuclear licensed sites.
• P4 Pass or ability to obtain site clearance.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and construction planning systems.

Key Competencies

• Safety leadership.
• Team management and motivation.
• Planning and organisation.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Quality focused.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer focused.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Accountability and professionalism