Construction Engineer – Electrical

Abatec are currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Engineer to join our client, a leading international infrastructure group who will be working on the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years. Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs, and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy. Hinkley Point C will make major contributions to the UKs move to reduce carbon emissions.

We welcome CV s from applicants who live outside of commuting distance of Bridgwater as our client will pay accommodation subsistence. If applicants are commuting over 1 hours, an uplift of 13.5% will be given.

As a Construction Engineer you will:

• Support the Building Lead in the day-to-day construction planning, engineering and works progression of your specific allocated building(s).
• Define boundary of scope of works.
• Liaising with necessary SME s and client counterparts.
• Engage with the constructability of the construction of your specified building(s) using the building engineers as required to facilitate sequencing of installation that maximises efficiency.
• Manage project change within your specified building(s) ensuring that the project change process is adhered to. This will include construction documentation as well as scope change aspects of the contract in coordination with the Building Lead.
• Ensuring documents are compliant with latest works information and other MEH documentation.
• Ensure documents are kept up-to-date and reviewed on a minimum 6 monthly basis.
• Ownership and driving of deliverables from conception to A-Accepted status >90% first time accepted criteria.
• Prioritisation and ownership of documentation to enable construction works as per the level 4 plan. E.g. T-3 months accepted prior to works.
• Support continuous improvement programmes to improve process/procedures.
• Provide and demonstrate a positive HSE leadership, building a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the whole construction life cycle of the Project.
• Ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site licence requirements.
• Enable the use of the Procon system to support the construction works and progress reporting of the MEH Alliance.
• Raise and manage changes.
• Enable the requesting and compliance of the MEH Alliance for the Work Authorisation and Permit systems operated by NNB.
• LTQRs.

Our client requires a Construction Engineer with:

• Relevant degree in construction or electrical engineering or HNC in relevant construction discipline or electrical engineering with extensive experience working in this type of role (MP experience)
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• Capable of obtaining security clearance of BPSS or higher
• Professional accreditation desirable
• Proven experience or safely delivering large scale construction or engineering projects including working at a management level of authority. Experience in the heavy industry or nuclear sectors is beneficial as is experience in working with Joint Ventures
• IT Skills

Salary/Benefits:

• £42,000 £52,000 per annum
• Accommodation subsistence
• 9-day fortnight shift pattern
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Attractive company pension scheme

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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