Field Engineer - Mechanical/Welding

Vulcain Engineering; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering consultancy is seeking a Field Engineer in Bridgwater to ensure projects meet quality standards through proactive site surveillance and reporting. Candidates should possess a minimum HND in engineering, NDT certification, and knowledge of ISO standards. Benefits include generous annual leave, a matched pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Matched Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND in Civil / Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training.
• NDT Inspector- PCN Level 2/Cofrend (ISO 9712 L2).
• Welding CSWIP 3.1 or IWI-B knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure works comply with contract and report non-conformance.
• Maintain communication with site teams for timely reporting.
• Develop understanding of construction drawings and activities.

Skills

NDT Inspection

Knowledge of ISO standards

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Quality Control

Education

HND in Civil / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Field Engineer ensures work meets 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.

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.

Company Background

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients' most complex challenges.

Visa & Work Rights

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.