Field Engineer - Welding Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the engineering sector is seeking Field Engineers to support the UK's Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C. The role requires expertise in mechanical engineering, quality control, and effective communication within teams. Successful candidates will be part of a dynamic environment, contributing to significant infrastructure projects while benefiting from comprehensive training, competitive leave, and other employee benefits.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum HND in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Welding inspector qualifications (CSWIP 3.1, PCN Level 2) preferred.
• Experience in large construction projects related to welding.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with construction and quality standards.
• Communicate proactively with site teams to ensure quality.
• Identify and mitigate potential quality issues effectively.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Welding Processes

Metallurgy

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Quality Management Practices

Education

HND in Civil / Mechanical Engineering

Welding Inspector Qualification

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 2050?

Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 6000 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 motivated and suitably qualified Field Engineers 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:

• 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.
• 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
• Enhance the team with a good perspective of current and future site activities.
• 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.
• Review Contractor performance against the authorised Quality Control Plan

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in welding processes, metallurgy, and NDT.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes related to welding and mechanical activities.
• Experience in weld inspection on large construction projects.
• Experience with pipework, tanks/vessels, steel structures, and heat exchangers
• Familiarity with ITPs, NCRs, and ISO 9001
• A minimum of HND in a Civil / Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience
• A welding inspector qualification (e.g. CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2) as well as a basic appreciation of NDT
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management practices, methods and processes

Benefits:

• 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) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.