Field Engineer - Mechanical/Welding

Job Description
Do you have the energy to transform?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact supporting the UK Government’s strategy of Net Zero 2050?
Vulcain Engineering Group provides Engineering consultancy services across multiple Industry sectors on a global scale. With operations in 40 countries and employing over 2700 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by providing expertise in the form of high added value engineering services. Our UK business, is well positioned within the UK Nuclear industry. By consistently delivering exemplary outcomes for our customers the Group has seen steady growth and expansion.
We now have exciting permanent opportunities for motivated and suitably qualified Field Engineers to join our Technical Communities based in the South West of England. Join us and be part of making a valuable contribution to the mega-infrastructure, Nuclear New Build project at Hinkley Point C (HPC).
Job Summary:
The Field Engineer will take responsibility for activities in the field relating to Welding and Mechanical activities. They will form part of a team with the primary role to deliver the NEC Supervisor duties described in the NEC contract and ensure that Quality needs, targets and expectations are realised.
Responsibilities:
Check the Works are constructed in accordance with the contract and notify the Construction Superintendent of non-conformance request requirements.
Submit details of any non-conformance request requirements to assist in the issuing of non-conformance reports.
Proactively communicate with other site teams, maintain good communication links and ensure surveillance is timely reported.
Contribute surveillance information to support KPI indicators.
Endeavour to identify potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions.
Support 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
Enhance the team with a good perspective of current and future site activities.
Ensure tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company’s requirement for health, safety and environment.
Develop and maintain an understanding of construction drawings, construction activities, Quality Control Plans and Quality Inspection Records
Ensure and monitor that Quality Inspection Records are taken and agreed before works are covered up.
Review Contractor performance against the authorised Quality Control Plan
Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Proficiency in welding processes, metallurgy, and materials science.
Familiarity with industry standards and codes related to welding and mechanical activities.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
A minimum of HND in a Civil / Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience
Welding/VT/PT/UT/RT
UT/RT Level 1,2, and 3 will be needed
Welding (IWE/IWT or equivalent)
Benefits:
Hybrid working
Private medical & dental insurance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Matched Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Training and development
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced company sick pay
Travel & Life Insurance
Employee assistance program
*Salary dependent on experience*
Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Security clearance (BPSS) and must have Independent Right to Work in the UK.