Site Field Engineer - Welding & Mechanical QC

Mace; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working arrangements

Career upskilling training

Job summary

Mace is hiring for a Clerk of Works-like role on the HPC programme in the UK. You will oversee construction quality, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and coordinate with the Construction Superintendent and site teams to maintain high standards.

Candidates should bring metallurgy, welding and NDT exposure, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines. The role may involve hybrid working arrangements within the project scope.

Qualifications

• Qualified in mechanical engineering or equivalent vocational training.
• Experience with welding and NDT is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and quality procedures.
• Proven diary writing experience with accuracy and relevance.
• Experience in large construction teams; able to coordinate with multiple parties.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Checking works are built per contract; notify Construction Superintendent of non-conformance.
• Submit non-conformance details to assist NCR issues.
• Communicate with site teams; ensure surveillance is reported timely.
• Provide surveillance data to support KPI indicators.
• Identify potential quality issues early and mitigate proactively.
• Support temporary measures to keep works safe and compliant.
• Follow up with actions to prevent halts in works.
• Ensure design decisions go through formal approvals.
• Contribute to current and future site activity planning.
• Ensure tasks meet health, safety and environmental standards.
• Develop and maintain understanding of drawings, QC Plans and records.
• Monitor QC records before works are covered up.
• Review contractor performance against the QC Plan.
• Demonstrate experience in metallurgy, welding and NDT.
• Experience in weld inspection on large projects.
• Maintain integrity and compliance with obligations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Integrity

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Welding QC knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Welding/NDT exposure

Tools

RCC-M

BS EN

ASME

Quality Control Plans

Job description

Mace is hiring for a Clerk of Works-like role on the HPC programme in the UK. You will oversee construction quality, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and coordinate with the Construction Superintendent and site teams to maintain high standards.

Candidates should bring metallurgy, welding and NDT exposure, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines. The role may involve hybrid working arrangements within the project scope.