Field Engineer - Welding

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership and ambition can make a lasting impact.

We are recruiting for a Field Engineer (Welding/NDT Inspector), and you will be responsible to perform Surveillance to give confidence that the activities are performed in accordance with the Contractor’s Work Information. You will be a staunch advocate of our Nuclear Safety Culture and help to embed this approach in all processes and activities undertaken on the Project.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Inspecting and verifying that works are constructed in accordance with the contract, identifying non-conformances and notifying the Construction Superintendent where action is required.
- Raising, completing and issuing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to relevant contract partners, and monitoring their progress through to resolution.
- Proactively communicating with NNB stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships and ensuring surveillance activities are completed and reported in a timely manner.
- Contributing surveillance information to support team and project KPIs.
- Identifying potential quality issues at an early stage and supporting the implementation of appropriate mitigating actions.
- Supporting the team in implementing temporary measures to mitigate risks, maintain safe working conditions and ensure works remain within required quality standards.
- Following up with appropriate and proportionate actions, such as issuing communications or arranging meetings, to help prevent unnecessary disruption or delays to works.
- Ensuring design decisions are not made “in the field” by EDF Energy or contractors, and that any required changes are considered, reviewed and approved through the appropriate formal processes.
- Providing the team with a clear perspective of current and upcoming site activities, helping to anticipate potential quality and construction issues.
- Ensuring tasks are planned and delivered in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
- Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of construction drawings, construction activities, Quality Control Plans and Quality Inspection Records.
- Ensuring and monitoring that required Quality Inspection Records are completed, reviewed and agreed before works are covered up.
- Reviewing contractor performance against authorised Quality Control Plans and identifying any areas requiring corrective or improvement actions.

You’ll need to have:

- Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding qualifications or equivalent vocational training and experience.
- A welding inspector qualification e.g. CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent in line with ISO 17024.
- PCN level 2 (or equivalent) NDT qualifications - desirable to have one surface NDT and one volumetric NDT.
- Broad knowledge and wide understanding of the Engineering Construction industry, materials, trades methods and legal requirements.
- Excellent organisation, delegation, and good communication skills.
- Proven experience of writing diaries which are accurate, concise and with relevance to the particular form of contract.
- Proven track record of working within a large construction team.
- Good attention to detail when checking work and materials. And the ability to maintain quality standards in a high-pressure environment.
- Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors.
- Working knowledge of relevant British and European standards, construction and design codes/guidelines such as RCC-M, BS EN and ASME.
- Knowledge of the documentation used in safety critical construction and fabrication environments such as Inspection and Test Plans and end of erection status reports.
- Experience in weld inspection on large construction projects.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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