Field Engineer

Vulcain Engineering; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Field Engineer to ensure project works are completed to contract standards. Responsibilities include overseeing contractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and effective communication with site teams. Ideal candidates possess an HND in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, NDT certification, and strong mechanical engineering knowledge. Benefits include annual leave, matched pension, and various employee schemes.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Matched Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND in Civil / Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• NDT Inspector- PCN Level 2/Cofrend (ISO 9712 L2) - UT, RT, MT, PT, VT.
• Welding CSWIP 3.1 or IWI-B.

Responsibilities

• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with the contract.
• Notify construction superintendent of non-conformances.
• Develop and maintain understanding of construction drawings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Welding proficiency

Quality standards knowledge

Communication skills

NDT inspection skills

Education

HND in Civil / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Quality Control Plans

Quality Inspection Records

Job description

The role of the Field Engineer is to ensure works are delivered to contract standards through proactive site surveillance, timely reporting of non-conformances, and strong collaboration with site teams. The role involves reviewing contractor performance, verifying inspection records, and identifying quality issues before they impact progress. Mechanical engineering knowledge, welding proficiency, and familiarity with relevant industry standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Check the Works are constructed in accordance with the contract and notify the Construction Superintendent of non-conformance request requirements.
• Submit details of any non-conformance request requirements to assist in the issuing of non-conformance reports.
• Proactively communicate with other site teams, maintain good communication links and ensure surveillance is timely reported and contribute surveillance information to support KPI indicators.
• Endeavour to identify potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions.
• Support team instructions to take temporary measures to mitigate and keep works safe and within Quality standards. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.G. issue communications, call meetings) to prevent the halt of works.
• Ensure tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company's requirement for health, safety and environment.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of construction drawings, construction activities, Quality Control Plans and Quality Inspection Records.
• Ensure and monitor that Quality Inspection Records are taken and agreed before works are covered up.

Qualifications

• A minimum of HND in a Civil / Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience.
• NDT Inspector- PCN Level 2/Cofrend (ISO 9712 L2) - UT, RT, MT, PT, VT.
• Welding CSWIP 3.1 or IWI-B.
• Knowledge of Quality standards - ISO 9001 and ISO 19443.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with LQRS / NCR's.
• Reside locally to Bridgwater or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.G. EPR/nuclear new build).

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations.
• Matched Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role.
• Travel Insurance - for both business and personal travel.
• Employee Assistance Programme.