Role – Mechanical Field Engineer

Reference – EDFJP00003359

Location – Hinkley Point C (75% site and 25% office based)

Arrangement – Permanent

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved with the generation on Hinkley Point C, a nuclear power station in Somerset, set to power six million homes with low-carbon energy to support the UK’s net-zero goals.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable

• Knowledge and experience with computer software such as Outlook/Excel/SharePoint/teams and PowerPoint etc required.
•  Ideal candidate will be looking for a hands-off role, this position is to observe, capture and report only. (No physical work)
• Candidates should be aware that we do not instruct or own and responsibility in the works captured, we confirm adherence to the specification and process approved.
•  The role is 75% site and 25% office based. The job description doesn’t cover the responsibility that the FE will have to record and report findings to Construction and Quality, this will usually involve records and information to be recorded and saved by the FE and distributed accordingly.
• Managing the outcomes of the surveillance undertaken which will involve attending some meetings and being challenging the contractors but also being challenged themselves. Confident communication skills essential.
• Certain documentation checks or reviews will be undertaken so knowledge of some specifications will be essential. (BTS, BST, ISO9001) GQAS and other specs to be understood.
• Either a younger or older person looking to build a foundation within NNB and carry out FE duties for 24-36 months is common, candidates with hands on experience will likely get bored in this role. Mechanical qualifications stated however HND/diploma may not be essential.
• Experienced knowledge and understanding can be enough. (5 years’ experience usually enough) Knowledge of current process such as NCRs/ITPs etc an advantage.
• Must be a team member, the team is transverse across the project and all scopes are shared including members of quality, construction and other surveillance teams.

General knowledge on the following activities,

• Pipework installation

• Tank/vessel installation

• Steelwork erection

 • HVAC installation

 • Turbine/generator installation

• Pumps/valve/heat exchangers installation

 • Alignment checks

• Torque control and joint integrity checks

• FME requirements (back out checks)

• QA/QC experience

• Punchlist checks

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles,
• Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible hybrid & agile working

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.