Field Engineer (Enabling Works)

Bechtel; Capenhurst; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Field Engineer (Enabling Works) for a nuclear site project in Capenhurst, UK. The role will primarily be on site with potential travel to Warrington, and may include three days per week in-person attendance under a part-time telework policy.

You will supervise enabling works, ensure safe execution to design requirements, and coordinate with project controls and engineering teams to keep the schedule on track. A valid SC clearance is required or attainable.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Nuclear or energy sector experience would be of particular interest, though not essential.
• Evidence of CDM training and implementation.
• Experience of NEC form of Contract.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles, construction methods, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical supervision to ensure enabling works are safely executed and aligned with design requirements.
• Coordinate with design and project schedule to facilitate safe construction.
• Develop daily contractor progress reports and manage change impact on scope, price, and schedule.
• Support field supervision with engineering solutions and review submittals.
• Maintain high quality through site inspections and QA processes.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Site documentation

Progress reporting

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

CDM training

Experience with NEC contracts

Tools

NEC Contract

Job description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

The Project is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a Nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK). The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of UK’s energy security strategy.

The Project scope includes overseeing the delivery of FEED, co-ordinating the delivery of design deliverables to facilitate construction contract award and the implementation of enabling works. Subject to successful completion of FEED, there is the potential for a follow-on EPCM contract to be awarded for the main works contract.

The role will primarily be based at the project site (Capenhurst), however travel to the project office (Warrington) may also be required. The role will require full time in-person attendance on project premises upon the commencement of enabling works site activity.

Candidates will have or must be able to obtain an SC security clearance.

Job Summary:

In this role you will provide technical supervision in ensuring that the enabling works operations are safely executed, installed in accordance with design requirements and co-ordinated with the delivery of the overall project schedule. The position reports to the Field Engineering Manager.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership".

Major Responsibilities:

The candidate will be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience in relation to:

Technical

• Monitoring the installation of materials and equipment to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor and other technical documents
• Inspecting and recording installed components for technical acceptance
• Reviewing project design and engineering documents to ensure completeness and readiness for safe construction
• Supporting reviews of contractor submittals including technical queries, requests for information, as-built records, inspections and test plans, material assurance requisitions and non-conformance reports
• Providing engineering assistance to Field Supervision and other project personnel
• Facilitating engineering solutions with the contractor
• Developing daily reports of sub-contractor progress and performance
• Communication with project controls and contract administration to effectively manage change to the contractor’s scope, price and schedule
• Tracking progress of contractor installation and providing input to schedules and cost reports

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• A responsible attitude towards safety and security
• Ensuring a zero-accident philosophy is implemented and adhered to by Contractors, site personnel and visitors within the operational area.
• Promote and enforce a positive safety culture on site.
• Supporting site inspections, toolbox talks, and ensuring RAMS are fully implemented.

Quality Assurance

• Maintaining high quality standards through effective site inspections and quality control processes.
• Verifying material quality and workmanship to ensure that results meet quality requirements based on codes, specification and design.
• Raising non-conformance reports where appropriate
• Ensuring that the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation
• Supporting closed loop corrective action programme (CLCA)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in civil engineering (or similar) and 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Nuclear or energy sector experience would be of particular interest, though not essential
• Evidence of CDM training and implementation
• Experience of NEC form of Contract
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles, construction methods, and materials
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specification
• You should possess good stakeholder communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to motivate self and others and enhance a collaborative delivery culture
• You will be expected to demonstrate experience of supporting a collaborative working environment through positive and transparent behaviours
• Proficient in site documentation, progress reporting, and use of digital tools.

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