Field Inspection Engineer - CCGT (Energy) in Manchester

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A Little Bit More About Your Role

Representing WSP’s leading Asset & Quality Solutions (AQS) business group as a Field Inspection Engineer you will provide quality surveillance services to safeguard product and service conformity in totality with our client’s needs. We are a global ISO 17020 “Type C” Inspection Body with a proud 40‑year history of providing quality consultancy, audit, advisory services, and manufacturing assurance to the Energy, Industrial and Transportation sectors. Our services include oversight of asset maintenance, manufacturing assurance of new and refurbished power plants, nuclear, offshore wind, hydro, thermal power, solar and battery storage equipment, supported by an infrastructure of Subject Matter Experts.

In This Role You Will

• Outage Support – Providing hands‑on quality oversight during major outage works, ensuring delivery excellence and compliance at every stage.
• Product Conformity – Outside of outage periods, you’ll lead and support conformity assessment activities, helping maintain high standards across suppliers and critical components.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Detailed engineering experience gained within a Power Generation maintenance or service environment.
• Experience of Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance activities gained within a maintenance or service environment.
• Recognised craft apprenticeship training and formal engineering qualifications (HNC, HND, BEng, BSc or equivalent).
• Candidates will have Mechanical Engineering experience in any of the following: Valves, Pumps, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Rotating Plant, Piping, Pressure Vessels, Compressors.

Other Attributes

Our Field Inspection Engineers must be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to inspection and general problem solving as well as being confident in challenging manufacturers, clients contract partners or client representatives where non‑compliance to project specifications may be identified. Detailed reporting is a large part of a Field Inspection Engineer's day‑to‑day activities. It is essential that all candidates are computer literate and are capable of producing coherent and technically fulfilled reports.

What’s in it for You?

• Work‑life balance – Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to a GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need, a Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time – ‘WSP My Hour’ allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development – We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.