Work Preparation Lead

Job description

Work Preparation Lead | Nuclear New Build | Bridgewater, Somerset

Permanent Employment

£70,000 - £75,000 + Staff Benefits

38 hours per week (on site) Monday – Friday

This role offers a standout opportunity to take ownership of installation readiness and execution certainty on a flagship nuclear construction programme. As Work Preparation Lead, you will sit at the critical interface between design, planning, and site delivery, ensuring that work only proceeds when it is technically sound, fully prepared, and compliant with nuclear standards.

With significant accountability and influence over construction sequencing and workface readiness, this position is ideal for professionals who thrive on clarity, structure, and prevention rather than recovery. The exposure, responsibility, and impact associated with this role make it a major career milestone for engineers looking to operate at senior level within highly regulated, safety-critical environments.

ENG Bauen is supporting a major nuclear construction programme with the appointment of a Work Preparation Lead. This role ensures that all prerequisites for safe and efficient installation are in place before execution begins, bridging the gap between design engineering and site delivery.

The position plays a critical role in preventing delays, rework, and safety incidents through robust planning, technical clarity, and readiness control.

The Assignment

• Lead work preparation activities for installation and piping scopes
• Develop, manage, and close Construction Work Packs to nuclear standards
• Act as the interface between engineering, planning, and construction teams
• Resolve technical queries early to support smooth execution
• Ensure work proceeds only when full readiness and compliance are achieved

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong background in piping systems and construction installation
• Proven experience delivering CWPs in nuclear or high-regulation environments
• Excellent design-to-construction interface capability
• Safety-first mindset with strong readiness discipline
• Experience in nuclear, infrastructure, heavy industrial, or regulated environments

Work Preparation Lead, Work Pack Lead, Construction Work Pack Engineer, CWP Lead, Installation Readiness Lead, Construction Readiness, Workface Planning, WFP, Piping Engineer, Piping Installation, Large Bore Piping, Small Bore Piping, Pressure Systems, Construction Sequencing, Design to Construction Interface, Engineering Queries, Technical Clarification, Nuclear Construction, Regulated Projects, CWPs, Installation Methodology, Safety-First Execution, Permit to Work, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Construction Planning, Interface Management, Site-Based Engineering Roles

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Somerset

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English