Field Engineer - Electrical

Field Engineer - Electrical 550CW
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater
Up to £525 per day Umbrella (Paye Options Available)
Long-term Contract (4+ years)
Are you an Engineer with experience in electrical installations looking for your next opportunity? Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference?
If so, join us as an Electrical Field Engineer, and you'll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects in Europe
At Hinkley Point C (HPC), we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK. HPC's reliable low-carbon electricity will help Britain achieve Net Zero and protect the environment from the threat of climate change.
Overview:
As an Electrical Field Engineer, you will take responsibility for surveillance activities in the field relating to Construction Surveillance and ensure that HPC Quality needs, targets and expectations are realised.
You will be a staunch advocate of our Nuclear Safety Culture, and help to embed this approach in all processes and activities undertaken on the Project.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of building one of the largest, most complex projects in Europe.
Responsibilities:
Working for the client's quality department within the Site Quality Surveillance Team, checking the electrical works are constructed in accordance with the contact and approved works information.
Identifying potential quality related issues for early correction, mitigating effects of rework and associated time and cost implications.
Notifying the Construction Superintendent of non-conformances and submitting details of any non-conformance to assist in issuing non-conformance reports.
Communicating with both the Principal contractor and contract partner site teams, maintaining good communication links and ensuring surveillance outcomes are appropriately reported and communicated.
Supporting team instructions to take temporary measures to mitigate and keep works safe and within Quality standards.
Ensuring design decisions are not taken “in the field” by sub-contractors, but are considered and approved via a formal process.
Ensuring tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company's requirement for health, safety and environment.
Developing and maintaining an understanding of construction drawings, construction activities, Quality Control Plans and Quality Inspection Records.
Ensuring that Quality Inspection Records are taken and agreed before Works are covered up.
Reviewing Contractor performance against the authorised Quality Control Plan.
Experience:
Your background may include some of the following:
A minimum of HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience.
Broad knowledge and wide understanding of the building industry, materials, trades methods and legal requirements.
Good organisation and delegation abilities with excellent influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
Good attention to detail when checking works information, materials and installed works.
Ability to produce reports which are accurate, concise and with relevance to the particular form of contract and activity being undertaken.
Experience of working within a large construction team.
Experience in the installation of Electrical SSCs (Systems, Structures and Components) is desirable.
General understanding of the roles obligations under CDM Regulations – along with an understanding of the document and drawing approvals processes is desirable.
As this position specialises in Electrical Installations through the construction phase, the following also applies:
Required Qualifications: 18th Edition Wiring Regs (BS7671) & Inspection & Test (C&G 2391), CSCS or SMSTS
Desirable Qualifications: BESC Person Authorisation.
Desirable Awareness: Experience with LV / MV electrical distribution systems. NEC4 and FIDIC Contracts.

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