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Field Engineer
Mactech
Hinkley Point C
Take your career to the next level with a compelling opportunity to play a crucial observational role in large-scale industrial projects. As a Field Engineer, you will be the eyes on-site, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards through detailed surveillance, reporting, and coordination. This position offers a unique chance to build foundational experience within a major project environment, supporting critical activities such as pipework, tank/vessel, steelwork, HVAC, turbine/generator, and equipment installations-all while working with a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team. Your meticulous attention to detail, confident communication, and knowledge of industry standards will make you an essential part of our project's success.
Required Skills:
General knowledge of activities including pipework, tank/vessel, steelwork erection, HVAC, turbine/generator, pumps, valves, and heat exchangers installation
Experience with alignment checks, torque control, joint integrity, FME procedures, QA/QC, and punchlist inspections
Proficiency in computer software such as Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint
Confident communication skills, with the ability to challenge and report effectively
Knowledge of specifications such as BTS, BST, ISO 9001, GQAS, NCRs, and ITPs
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience in record-keeping and reporting for construction quality assurance
Familiarity with project surveillance meetings and contractor coordination
Additional certifications or formal qualifications in mechanical engineering preferred but not essential
Preferred Education and Experience:
Mechanical qualifications (HND, diploma, or equivalent) are advantageous but not mandatory
Approximately 5 years of experience in a similar field surveillance or technical role
Hands-on experience preferred; candidates seeking a primarily observational role will thrive
Other Requirements:
Must be comfortable working 75% on-site at industrial sites and 25% in the office
Willingness to undertake occasional documentation reviews and specifications checks
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
If you're ready to contribute your expertise in a challenging, rewarding setting and grow within a major project environment, don't hesitate-apply now and become an integral part of our team!
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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