Senior Mechanical Field Engineer – Major Infra Project

Rullion Managed Services; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting an experienced Field Engineer - Mechanical to join the Site Quality Surveillance team at Hinkley Point C, supporting installation, inspection and delivery of mechanical equipment on a major infrastructure project.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical construction, with experience in valves, heat exchangers, bolting, pipework and heavy equipment, and a strong eye for quality and safety on highly regulated environments.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering qualification, recognised vocational qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience within mechanical construction, installation, inspection or surveillance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment installation and construction methods.
• Experience working within a highly regulated or quality-controlled environment.
• An understanding of Quality Assurance principles, ideally including ISO 9001.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting workmanship, equipment and materials.
• The confidence to challenge poor quality or non-compliant work appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with contractors while remaining independent and objective.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, notified and continuous construction surveillance of mechanical installation activities.
• Verify that works are being completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, technical requirements and contractor work information.
• Inspect mechanical equipment, materials and completed installation activities.
• Review contractor performance against approved Quality Control Plans and inspection requirements.
• Ensure appropriate Quality Inspection Records are completed and agreed before works are covered or progressed.
• Identify deviations, defects and potential non-conformances and escalation through the appropriate quality processes.
• Proactively identify emerging quality issues and support corrective or preventative action.
• Review and understand construction drawings, specifications, installation procedures and technical documentation.
• Monitor workmanship and installation standards across mechanical construction packages.
• Liaise closely with contractors, Construction Superintendents, Quality teams and other site stakeholders.
• Provide clear, accurate and concise surveillance records and reports.
• Ensure technical or design decisions identified in the field are progressed through the correct engineering and quality processes.
• Support a strong culture of nuclear safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical construction

Inspection surveillance

Quality Assurance

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rullion is recruiting an experienced Field Engineer - Mechanical to join the Site Quality Surveillance team at Hinkley Point C, supporting installation, inspection and delivery of mechanical equipment on a major infrastructure project.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical construction, with experience in valves, heat exchangers, bolting, pipework and heavy equipment, and a strong eye for quality and safety on highly regulated environments.