Case study

Specialist Lifting Support: Hinkley Point C, Nuclear Facility

Playing a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant lifting operations at Hinkley Point C—Europe’s largest and most regulated construction site.

December 31, 2024

Engineering Lifting Operations at Hinkley Point at night during construction

nerMech was appointed as a tier one contractor to deliver specialist engineered lifting support at Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first new nuclear power station in over two decades. With over 50,000 lifts per month, our Bridgwater-based team ensured PUWER and LOLER compliance, managed complex AILs, and maintained operational continuity—helping EDF NNB avoid costly delays and meet the highest nuclear safety standards.

Key Highlights

  • 50,000+ lifts per month across two nuclear islands

  • Certification assurance for 60+ tower and mobile crawler cranes

  • Oversight of 100+ abnormal indivisible loads (AILs)

  • PUWER & LOLER compliance

  • Risk reduction and operational continuity in a nuclear-regulated environment

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