M&E Engineer - HVAC - Review & Acceptance

Morson Talent are working on behalf of a major player within the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their established site-based team in Somerset. This is a (renewable) contract position – inside IR35. Site based 3 days per week and 2 days hybrid.

The successful candidate will comprise part of a wider, multi-national Joint Design Office team responsible for the HVAC Scope review and acceptance of a major infrastructure Project.

The Joint Design Office (JDO) has been created to reinforce the site-based engineering to quickly respond to engineering queries and problems coming from site construction, to deliver the schedule and to deliver an increased scope of work. A primary bene?t of this organisation is to save time for construction on site by having reactive answers and solutions.

Overview

• Reporting to an Engineering Lead within the Review & Acceptance Branch of the JDO, the post-holder will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer, contributing to the review and acceptance of engineering queries raised by the site Contractor on the Equipment scope across the Conventional Island/Balance of Plant and Nuclear Island buildings.
• The role will be focused on the HVAC discipline but will interface with other disciplines and with several parties, such the site Contractors (composed of main suppliers and sub-suppliers), Construction teams, Quality teams, Project Management teams, or Design teams (embedded within the JDO organisation on site, or in back office).

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to General Queries, Non-Conformances, Change Request, and Exemption Requests originating from the MEH and NSSS Contractor on site, with the support of the Responsible Designer or site Experts when needed.
• Provide adequate oversight to ensure the Nuclear Safety and Environmental Regulation requirements are met.
• Challenge design decisions so that engineering and design aligns with the project strategy.
• Assist in co-ordinating support from other external organisations.
• Contribute to the resolution and closure of Open Points.
• Assess technical risk and subsequently address this risk.

Skills and experience

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in HVAC design, installation and/or commissioning.
• Experience applying multi-disciplinary technical knowledge within a highly regulated industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction / installation industry.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements (desirable).
• Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment.
• Ability to work independently, be pro-active, report on and escalate relevant issues.