Field Engineer - Welding Inspector

Amentum; Enmore; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Field Engineer/Welding Inspector to support various nuclear projects. You will ensure compliance with quality standards and contractors' work information while contributing positively to a culture of Nuclear Safety. This role requires strong engineering qualifications, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain high-quality standards in a dynamic project environment.

Benefits

Free single medical cover and digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of the Engineering Construction industry and legal requirements.
• Proven experience in large construction teams.
• Working knowledge of British & European standards such as RCC-M, BS EN and ASME.

Responsibilities

• Perform Surveillance to ensure compliance with Contractor's Work Information.
• Communicate with site teams to maintain effective surveillance.
• Report non-conformance and assist in issuing non-conformance reports.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding qualifications or equivalent vocational training and experience

Job description

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units within our company and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.

Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

We are recruiting for a Field Engineer/Welding Inspector, and you will be responsible to perform Surveillance to give confidence that the Activities are performed in accordance with the Contractor's Work Information. You will form part of a team with the primary role to deliver the Team Lead duties described in the contract and ensure that HPC Quality needs, targets and expectations are met.

As the Field Engineer will be a staunch advocate of our Nuclear Safety Culture and help to embed this approach in all processes and activities undertaken on the Project. The scope will cover all Works associated with the construction of the designated section of the Project and the post holder will perform surveillance on the activities of the Works Contractors. This will include continuous, notified and planned surveillance

You will report to the Construction Superintendent for day-to-day guidance. Input into site wide management issues and a high level of interaction and coordination with other operational members of the site wide team will be required.

In addition to reporting and liaising responsibilities, as the Field Engineer/Welding Inspector you will be required to adhere to (and suggest enhancements and improvements to) company policies, procedures and protocols for construction, health & safety, and other functions.

The Field Engineer/Welding Inspector will be required to;

• 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

• Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding qualifications or equivalent vocational training and experience
• Broad knowledge and wide understanding of the Engineering Construction industry, materials, trades methods and legal requirements
• Excellent organisation, delegation, and good communication skills (knowledge of French can be an advantage).
• Proven experience of writing diaries which are accurate, concise and with relevance to the particular form of contract.
• Proven track record of working within a large construction team.
• Good attention to detail when checking work and materials. And the ability to maintain quality standards in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors.
• Working knowledge of relevant British & European standards, construction and design codes/guidelines such as RCC-M, BS EN and ASME.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visitwww.vercida.comto view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), pleasecontact the team.