Around 350 new jobs will be created after Bilfinger won two new contracts worth £350m for a new nuclear power station.
The industrial engineering company will provide design, supplier management, procurement, pipework fabrication and construction works for the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
The jobs will include specialist roles in engineering and manufacturing at its UK locations in Warrington, Humberside, Bristol and Somerset.
The work will be delivered through Bilfinger’s Technologies and Engineering & Maintenance Europe arm with UK bases in Bristol and Warrington whilst manufacturing of specialist pipework will take place at an upgraded factory in the North East of England.
Warrington-based Bilfinger UK is one of more than 380 Hinkley Point C suppliers based in the north west, Yorkshire and Humberside.
Simon Parsons, a programme director at Hinkley Point C, said: “With the creation of hundreds of new jobs and training opportunities delivered by this contract, Hinkley Point C is helping to build Britain’s industrial capability and boosting jobs and skills.
“Development of a near identical power station at Sizewell C will further benefit our extensive and experienced British supply chain.”
“We are delighted to be able to extend our relationship with Bilfinger, with the award of these additional work packages.
"A primary factor in our decision was not only Bilfinger’s ability to demonstrate their experience and expertise in delivering large scale nuclear construction projects but also their commitment and ethos to working within a trusted partnership.”
Bilfinger CEO Tom Blades: “With the two new major contracts, the volume of our work on Hinkley Point C surpasses even our own initial expectations for this project.
“We are proud to expand our relationship with EDF once again and to be their trusted and valued supplier for this essential work on the power plant.
“The contracts provide stability for our business while preserving and creating jobs for our local workforce.
“This new work enables us to strengthen our investment in additional fabrication capacities in the UK. The fact that we are awarded these major contracts in such challenging times not only proves our expertise but makes us confident in our business prospects.”
Charlotte Nichols, MP for Warrington North, said: “The Hinkley Point C project has already brought millions of pounds of investment into the Warrington North nuclear supply chain, and this latest announcement couldn’t come at a more vital time for Warrington or for the country, as we rise to meet the twin challenges of the climate emergency and post-Coronavirus economic landscape.
“I am delighted that Bilfinger has been awarded such a significant contract, which will be a huge boost locally. And I hope that we can continue to see progress made on new nuclear – including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C – for the continued benefit for jobs, skills and our green objectives.”
