Mace
Mechanical Field Engineer
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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The Project
Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration, and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership, and ambition can make a lasting impact.
The Role
The NNB Surveillance Field Engineer will carry out surveillance on construction activities performed by a contractor on the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant Construction Site. The activities relate to the construction/installation/assembly of mechanical equipment (such as static and rotating equipment, pipes, pipes support, including the welding process, etc.). He/She will perform surveillance to give confidence that the activities are performed in accordance with the contractor’s work information. He/She 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.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Checking the works are constructed in accordance with the contractor’s work information and notifying the Construction Superintendent of deviation and non-conformance request requirements.
- Submitting details of any non-conformance request requirements to assist in the issuing of non-conformance reports.
- Proactively communicating with other stakeholders of the considered scope of work, maintaining good communication links, and ensuring surveillance is timely reported.
- Contributing surveillance information to support KPI indicators.
- Endeavouring to identify potential quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions.
- Supporting 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.
- Ensuring design decisions are not taken “in the field” by EDF Energy or contractors but are considered and approved via the formal quality process in place.
- Enhancing the team with a good perspective of current and future site activities.
- Ensuring tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company’s requirement for health, safety, and environment.
- Developing and maintaining an understanding of contractual technical requirements, construction drawings, construction activities, quality control plans, and quality inspection records.
- Ensuring and monitoring that quality inspection records are taken and agreed before works are covered up.
- Reviewing contractor performance against the authorized quality control plan.
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You’ll Need To Have
- A Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent) vocational training and significant experience.
- Experience and knowledge of pipework installation, pumps, tanks, and rotating equipment.
- Broad knowledge and wide understanding of the materials, trades methods, and legal requirements.
- Broad knowledge of quality assurance requirements (such as ISO9001).
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Ability to work within a high-performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives.
- Proven experience of writing diaries which are accurate, concise, and with relevance to the form of contract.
- Good attention to detail when checking work, equipment, and materials.
- Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors.
- Persuasive and diplomatic whilst remaining independent.
- Experience in the installation/erection of large mechanical equipment (including piping activities experience).
- Proven track record of working within a large construction team.
- General understanding of the post’s obligations under CDM Regulations - along with an understanding of the document and drawing approvals processes.
- Strong communication skills in English are required, and knowledge of French can be an advantage.
- Experience in the use of electronic handheld devices to capture information.
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Our Values
- Safety First - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client Focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes, and build long-term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create Opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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