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Are you looking for a new challenge, in Europe’s largest nuclear construction project?

Are you a quality engineer with a keen eye for construction?

Do you want to join one of the fastest growing nuclear companies’ in the UK?

If so, please apply below.

The Opportunity
Due to increased expansion, our client, a leading nuclear consultant, are looking for an experienced quality professional to be based on their nuclear site in Bridgwater and maximise quality operations.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Check the Works are constructed in accordance with the contract and notify the Construction Superintendent of non-conformance request requirements.
Submit details of any non-conformance request requirements to assist in the issuing of non-conformance reports.
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 within 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.
Ensure tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company’s requirement for health, safety and environment.
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.You will have the following qualifications & experience
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.
Proven track record of working within a large construction team.
A minimum of HND in a Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience.
Good attention to detail when checking work and materials.
Persuasive and diplomatic whilst remaining independent.It’s great if you also have the following
Previous experience in the nuclear sectorThe setting for the role
Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licenced site. These can include, nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gasses, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.

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If you're seeking a new opportunity as a Field Engineer with a passion for construction, and think you have the skills and experience our client is seeking then apply today to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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