Construction Piping Engineer

Vulcain Engineering - UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Do you have the energy to transform?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in over 30 countries and employing over 3500 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers, the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.

We now have exciting permanent opportunities for a motivated and suitably qualified Construction Piping Engineer to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Responsibilities:

1. Managing the Contract Engineering Lead activities for the installation contract related to Balance of Nuclear Island piping construction activities
2. Writing of the technical specifications for erection activities
3. Updating of LDRC (List of Documents Required from the Contractor) and Surveillance Plan for BNI scope
4. Answering Technical Queries
5. Resolving construction Open Points
6. Coordinating the answer to Exemption Requests
7. Coordination and reviewing deliverables from the Erection Contractors to support readiness of site erection activities
8. Reviewing installation specifications
9. Supporting the Contract Engineering Lead (CEL) to manage Early Warnings
10. Supporting the construction Project Managers in the establishment of Key Performance indicators with the objective of reporting site progresses for construction activities
11. Proactive reactivity and technical experience to enable site construction activities to be executed without blocker to delivery, by providing technical support/expertise to close all open points / technical queries raised by the construction contractor
12. Coordinate interface with Front Office teams in the answers provided for Field Change Requests / Non-Conformances from site
13. Ensure integration of the needs for activities post-construction (completion team) into the construction sequence
14. Coordinate all the engineering activities to support construction sequence and including the identification and implementation of improvements to processes and ways of working

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

1. A relevant degree in engineering or science. If relevant, you should have achieved or be working towards chartership in that discipline
2. Piping-Mechanical installation and piping design experience
3. Detailed understanding of Nuclear Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design and experience in PWR operations
4. Good knowledge of CDM Regulations
5. On-site experience in a highly regulated environment
6. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, and effectively influence diverse stakeholders

Benefits:

• Site allowance
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Travel & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program

*Salary dependent on experience*

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS)