Field Engineering Manager in Cheshire, Warrington

Project Overview: The Project is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a Nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK). The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of UK’s energy security strategy. The Project scope includes overseeing the delivery of FEED, co-ordinating the delivery of design deliverables to facilitate construction contract award and the implementation of enabling works. Subject to successful completion of FEED, there is the potential for a follow-on EPCM contract to be awarded for the main works contract.

Location: The role will primarily be based at the project site (Capenhurst), however travel to the project office (Warrington) may also be required. Flexibility in work location currently includes a minimum of three days per week in person attendance at project premises. The role will require full time in-person attendance on project premises upon the commencement of enabling works site activity. Candidates will have or must be able to obtain an SC security clearance.

Job Summary: In this role you will provide expert technical consultation to support the Contractor organisation. The role will provide technical leadership and supervision in ensuring that the enabling works operations are safely executed, installed in accordance with design requirements and co-ordinated with the delivery of the overall project schedule.

Major Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the installation of materials and equipment, ensuring conformance with drawings, specifications & other technical documents
• Co-ordinating reviews of contractor submittals, including Technical Queries, Requests for Information, As-built records, Inspection and Test Plans, Material Assurance Requisitions and Non-Conformance Reports
• Leading and co-ordinating the verification of witness points during the installation components and construction activity
• Co-ordinating engineering solutions & liaison with the Engineering consultant
• Inspecting and recording of installed components for compliance
• Supporting progress and risk reduction meetings
• Effectively manage change to the Contractor’s scope, price and schedule
• Ensuring a zero accident philosophy is implemented and adhered to by contractors, site personnel and visitors
• Monitors work activities and ensures safety performance is following specifications and standards.
• Review and ensure compliance to the project specifications through Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports where appropriate

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) in an engineering based discipline and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience. Nuclear or energy sector experience would be of particular interest, though not essential. Evidence of CDM training, accountability and implementation. Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles, construction methods, and materials. You should possess good stakeholder communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specification. Have, or ability to obtain a CSCS Card. Experience of NEC form of Contract.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Ability to motivate self and others and enhance a collaborative delivery culture. Provides expert technical consultation support to the project. You will be expected to demonstrate experience of supporting a collaborative working environment through positive and transparent behaviours.