Field Engineer (Enabling Works)

Bechtel Corporation; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation leads the Capenhurst project, providing civil engineering supervision for enabling works on a nuclear site in the UK. The role supports FEED delivery, construction readiness, and contractor coordination, with on-site and limited in-person requirements.

The position requires a bachelor’s in civil engineering and 8–10 years’ experience, with nuclear/energy sector familiarity preferred and CDM/contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or international equivalent).
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Nuclear or energy sector experience preferred.
• CDM training and NEC contract familiarity.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor installation of materials to drawings and specs.
• Inspect and record installed components for technical acceptance.
• Review design documents for completeness and safety readiness.
• Support reviews of contractor submittals and non-conformance reports.
• Provide engineering assistance to Field Supervision and project personnel.
• Facilitate engineering solutions with the contractor.
• Develop daily subcontractor progress and performance reports.
• Coordinate change with project controls and contract administration.

Skills

Project supervision

Reading drawings

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

CDM training

Tools

NEC contract familiarity

Site documentation tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 295624

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Warrington

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Project Overview

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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