Completions & Handover Support Engineer

NRL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a Completions & Handover Support Engineer in Bristol to oversee the handover process within nuclear engineering projects. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the efficient execution of projects, requiring strong leadership and analytical skills. Candidates should have a professional qualification in project management and experience in complex engineering environments. Competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, complex engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of leadership application in projects.
• Experience with completions and handover strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the System Handover process for all systems.
• Monitor Quality Record reporting from Contract Partners.
• Coordinate system walkdowns to ensure completeness.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Planning tools application

Education

Professional Qualification in Project Management

Degree in Engineering or Construction

Tools

Risk management tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Completions & Handover Support Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum

NRL is currently recruiting a Completions & Handover Support Engineer to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high‑performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK’s nuclear fleet. You’ll work within a highly regulated environment and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient execution of engineering projects. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals and offered development opportunities to grow your project delivery and leadership skills in a respected, forward‑thinking organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing the System Handover process for all systems at the HPC Nuclear Power Station
• Monitoring and driving Quality Record reporting / evidence from Contract Partners
• Being part of a review group reviewing end of Erection Status Reports (EESR)
• Working within the Installation Handover Manager to coordinate system walkdowns to ensure completeness
• Part of coordination of Open point category agreement and dispute resolution process
• Liaising with Configuration Management Team to ensure correct config. ahead of handover
• Tracking Handover schedules and ensuring latest dates are fed into the weekly OCC meeting
• Inputting and maintaining system Handover procedures, guidelines and work instructions

Experience / Qualifications

• Demonstrated as a ‘people person’ comfortable with working in a fast paced, complex heavy engineering environment under pressure situations. An ability to form strong relationships in time‑bound project environment is essential.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and understanding of leadership and its application in complex projects. Working knowledge of CDM Regulations. Proficient numeracy, analytical and critical reasoning skills. Proficient application of scheduling, programming, risk and planning tools. Well‑developed IT and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated project experience in in‑field walk‑down execution with multi‑discipline installation teams, possessing a grounded understanding of various discipline work scopes.
• Working knowledge and significant experience of completions and handover strategies and processes. Successful experience working with multi‑level stakeholder contractors in a regulated environment. Experience working with NEC and DMIC/FIDIC type commercial contracts.
• Desirable:
• Must hold a Professional Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ or other recognised qualification. A degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or related field is desirable but not essential.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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