NDT Project Engineer

Bilfinger Berger SE; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Engineer to manage NDT inspection activities on the Hinkley Point C project. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of PCN Level 2 Radiography, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in a similar role. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the UK's nuclear new build sector in a fast-paced environment, supporting a growing inspection team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of PCN Level 2 Radiography, Level 3 preferred.
• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage NDT inspection activities.
• Conduct site visits for NDT supervision.
• Provide support for technology and technique development.

Skills

PCN Level 2 Radiography

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Main Purpose

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the technical delivery of NDT in accordance with company procedures. The Project Engineer will provide support to the company Technical Authority and company Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities

• Effective planning, organisation and management of NDT inspection activities
• Conducts site visits to supervise, audit and occasionally support onsite NDT delivery
• Provide technical support to onsite personnel ensuring efficient delivery of NDT work scopes
• Provide technical support with respect to the development, validation and implementation of new technology, techniques and procedures
• Develop an awareness of customer needs and implement strategies and systems to meet those needs
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Site / Project Manager
• Development of work packs and scope definition ready for hand over to supervision for execution
• Ensure suitable resources are available and produce look ahead plans based on the fabrication schedule
• Support the site manager
• Attend coordination meetings and liaise with customer and contractor’s area supervision to ensure NDT works do not impinge on SimOps activities or vice versa and NDT is able to proceed safely
• Proactively look for blockers to delivery and identify potential resolutions
• Conduct pre-job walk downs as required
• Support in the production of RAMS
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the position holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager and Cost Engineer from time to time

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of PCN Level 2 Radiography, Level 3 preferred
• Relationship builder with good commercial awareness
• Proven track record in a similar role
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

This role offers an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to be an integral part of Bilfinger UK’s, growing inspection team on Hinkley Point C, contributing to the future of the UK's Nuclear new build sector.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.