Field Engineer - Electrical - Surveillance

Location: Site based Bridgwater, Somerset (Mon-Fri)
Status: Contract INSIDE IR 35
Duration: Approval until 31dec26 (renewable)
Reports to : Construction Superintendent

Morson Edge are working with a major player in the Energy sector who have a current requirement for a Field Engineer (Electrical) on a contract basis. All work is associated with a major infrastructure project currently under construction near Bridgwater, Somerset.

Job Purpose / Overview

• The Field Engineer - Electrical will take responsibility for activities in the field relating to Construction Surveillance.
• They will form part of a team with the primary role to deliver the NEC Supervisor duties described in the NEC contract and ensure that business Quality needs, targets and expectations are realised.

Typical Accountabilities

• The Field Engineer is responsible for the surveillance of quality compliance within the designated section of the Works in accordance with surveillance strategy requirements.
• The Field Engineer will input into site wide management issues and will have a high level of interaction and coordination with other operational members of the site-wide team.
• In addition to reporting and liaising responsibilities, the Field Engineer will be required to adhere to (and suggest enhancements and improvements to) company policies, procedures and protocols for construction, health & safety and other functions.

Additionally, the Field Engineer will be required to:

• Check that Works are constructed in accordance with the contract and escalate any non-conformance request requirements
• 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
• 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

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Typically, holds a minimum of HND in a Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience
• 18th Edition Wiring Regs (BS7671) & Inspection & Test (C&G 2391), CSCS or SMSTS
• Proven track record of working within a large construction team
• 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
• Good attention to detail when checking work and materials
• Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors

Desirable

• Experience in the installation and erection of Electrical plant.
• General understanding of the posts obligations under CDM Regulations - along with an understanding of the document and drawing approvals processes
• Experience in the use of electronic hand held devices to capture information

As this position specialises in Electrical Installations through the construction phase, the following also applies:

Desirable Qualifications:

• EUSR National Grid Access Persons