Job Details

Location: Site based Bridgwater, Somerset (Mon-Fri)
Status: Contract INSIDE IR 35
Duration: Approval until 31dec26 (renewable)
Reports to : Construction Superintendent

Morson Edge are working with a major player in the Energy sector who have a current requirement for a Field Engineer (Electrical) on a contract basis. All work is associated with a major infrastructure project currently under construction near Bridgwater, Somerset.

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Job Purpose / Overview

• The Field Engineer - Electrical will take responsibility for activities in the field relating to Construction Surveillance.
• 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 business Quality needs, targets and expectations are realised.

Typical Accountabilities

• The Field Engineer is responsible for the surveillance of quality compliance within the designated section of the Works in accordance with surveillance strategy requirements.
• The Field Engineer will input into site wide management issues and will have a high level of interaction and coordination with other operational members of the site-wide team.
• In addition to reporting and liaising responsibilities, the Field Engineer will be required to adhere to (and suggest enhancements and improvements to) company policies, procedures and protocols for construction, health andamp; safety and other functions.

Additionally, the Field Engineer will be required to:

• Check that Works are constructed in accordance with the contract and escalate any non-conformance request requirements
• 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 withinandnbsp;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", but are considered and approved via a formal process
• Enhance the team with a good perspective of current and future site activities
• 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, Skills, Qualifications andamp; Experience

• Typically, holds a minimum of HND in a Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience
• 18th Edition Wiring Regs (BS7671) andamp; Inspection andamp; Test (Candamp;G 2391), CSCS or SMSTS
• Proven track record of working within a large construction team
• 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
• Good attention to detail when checking work and materials
• Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors

Desirable

• Experience in the installation and erection of Electrical plant.
• General understanding of the posts obligations under CDM Regulations - along with an understanding of the document and drawing approvals processes
• Experience in the use of electronic hand held devices to capture information

As this position specialises in Electrical Installations through the construction phase, the following also applies:

Desirable Qualifications:

• EUSR National Grid Access Persons

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