NDT - Contract Engineering Lead - Piping

Location: Site/Project based with weekly meetings at SEIC (hybrid options TBC)

Status: CONTRACT (renewable) INSIDE IR35

Reports to: Engineering Construction LEAD (BNI and BoP Piping)

Morson Talent are working on behalf of a major player within the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for an NDT Contract Engineering Lead (Piping) to join their established site-based team in Somerset. This is a front-line site delivery role which presents a uniquely interesting opportunity to contribute towards one of Europe’s largest infrastructure/construction Projects. If you’re looking for a challenge and have the enthusiasm and exceptional stakeholder management skills this role will require, this might be the role for you.

Scope

• To deliver the engineering required for the management of the Non-Destructive Testing contract, which is separated from the MEH installation contract.
• Standard NDT processes (Radiography, Ultrasonic testing, Dye penetrant testing, Magnetic particle inspection) but also a more specific NDT: the Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT).

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work in close relation with the NDT Contract Project manager and Technical Lead.
• Support:

• the contractor documentation management by producing and updating the List of Document Required from the contractor and the associated Surveillance plan.
• the development and implementation on-site of the PAUT solution to replace radiography.
• the answering of Technical queries and Early Warnings.
• the coordination of activities between the Installation contract and NDT contract.

Essential knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience working in an equivalent/related role related to NDT and/or contract engineering.
• Meticulous and rigorous approach to engineering to achieve high professional standards.
• Proven ability to successfully deliver engineering safely to the correct quality, time and cost in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
• Strong people leadership skills to coordinate efficient delivery of their scope through empowerment of their team members and drawing on the necessary support from others in the organisation.
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously but with awareness of own limitations.
• Knowledge of contractual and commercial mechanisms.
• Knowledge of different NDT techniques.

Desirable knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in related engineering field.
• Chartered Engineer with relevant engineering institute.
• Piping engineering, installation and/or commissioning experience.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience or certification in Ultrasonic Testing.