In December 2020, Boris Johnson announced his ten-point green revolution proposal, which addressed the government’s goal to improve future the UK’s future energy development.

Since then, global affairs such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine have resulted in a high demand for fuel, leading energy prices to skyrocket and inevitably raising the cost of living.

As a result of this, the government created an extension of the ten-point proposal, the British Energy Strategy, with the ambition of achieving sustainability and energy self-sufficiency in the UK.

The main priority is to increase ‘home grown’ fuel production, and in order to do this the government have provided legislation to a number of projects, such as off and on shore wind, solar energy and nuclear power. One such project is the nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C.

In this article we explore the opportunities for engineering roles made available through the construction and opening of Hinkley Point C, as well as how BMR Solutions’ efficient recruitment services can connect help possible candidates to employers.

First up, let’s learn little bit more about Hinkley Point C.

What is Hinkley Point C?

Hinkley Point C is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in 30 years. The site is still currently under construction in Somerset, being built by EDF Energy, and is predicted to be in operation in 2025.

When completed, it will be capable of generating 3,260MW of secure, low carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, as well as providing long term benefits to the UK economy.

The construction and operation of the site is predicted to create 25,000 employment opportunities across multiple sectors, especially in construction and engineering, with 64% of the construction value going to UK businesses.

Why Work at Hinkley Point C?

If you want to work at the forefront of the drive to secure the future of the UK’s energy supply, a role at Hinkley Point C might be right for you. There are numerous different types of opportunities up for grabs at the site – over 400 in fact, with many of them engineering based. There are also a range of benefits available for passionate and talented prospective employees, including a cycle to work scheme, gym memberships, health screening, employee assistance, financial support, and more. With a focus on sustainable career pathways and internal progression, many people see Hinkley Point C as their ideal next career move.

What Engineering Roles are Required at Hinkley Point C?

Due to the enormity of the project, including the construction of two nuclear reactors, an extensive range of expertise and skills are required from engineers. This includes innovative engineering, from digital to energy transition, to knowledge of nuclear technologies such fusion and modulisation.

As the construction of the site develops, more employment opportunities will be made available, but for now here are several engineering roles that are currently listed for recruitment at Hinkley Point C:

  • Nuclear civil engineer
  • Natural hazards safety case engineer
  • Fire and fire safety case engineer
  • Mechanical safety engineer
  • HVAC system engineer
  • Mechanical components engineer
  • Equipment engineer
  • Project engineer
  • Security installation and service engineer
  • Process engineer
  • Quality engineer
  • Instrumentation and Control engineer

Skills Required for Jobs at Hinkley Point C

There’s no shortage of competition for these roles, so it helps to know what skills and qualifications will set you apart from other candidates, including:

  • Degrees in chemical or mechanical engineering
  • Experience in the nuclear sector or the desire to work in the nuclear field
  • Chartered membership of the IChemE or IMechE or approaching chartership

It can also be beneficial to have industrial experience across:

  • Research and development
  • Project engineering
  • Operations
  • Contract and consultancy

Hinkley Point C is just one nuclear project of many in the pipeline. To receive tailored job alerts for relevant positions, enter your email address or register your CV and our expert recruitment team at BMR Solutions will keep you up to date.

Get Involved with Hinkley Point C

Hinkley Point C is an incredible opportunity for thousands of engineers from across the country. If you’d like to be involved in the historic construction and development of a nuclear power station, get in touch with a member of our specialist team today.

Here at BMR Solutions, we have over 30 years’ experience in engineering recruitment. We help talented candidates connect with our extensive client base to find the best employment opportunities across Bristol and the South West.

Trust our expertise and network to secure the perfect position – whether that’s at Hinkley Point C, or elsewhere.