Field Engineer - Civils

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater,
Do you have working experience within Civil Engineering with experience/knowledge in Mechanical & Construction? Looking to join an expanding team and contribute your knowledge and develop your skills to one of the nation’s key infrastructure projects?
Opportunity…We are currently recruiting for a Field Engineer, who will take responsibility for activities in the field relating to Construction Surveillance. You will form part of a team with the primary role to deliver the NEC Supervisor duties described in the NEC contract and ensure that HPC Quality needs, targets and expectations are realised.
As a Field Engineer you 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.
Pay, benefits and culture… Alongside a competitive salary between £50,000
- £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn bonus. At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.   We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.  What you’ll be doing… As the Field Engineer you will be required to;
- 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
- Ensure design decisions are not taken “in the field” by EDF Energy or contractors but are considered and approved via a formal process.
- 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 Who you are…
- Broad knowledge and wide understanding of the building industry, materials, trades methods and legal requirements
- Excellent organisation, delegation, 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 particular form of contract.
- Proven track record of working within a large construction team.
- A minimum of HND in a Civil / Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience
- Good attention to detail when checking work and materials.
- Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors.
- Persuasive and diplomatic whilst remaining independent. You may also have any of the following:
- Experience in the installation and erection of large Civil Works.
- Experience in Post Tensioning and grout injection.
- 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.Closing Date: 17th January 2024
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