Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project Technician

VINCI Construction; Thurso; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuvia UK is seeking a technically minded Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project Technician to support radiological monitoring activities and project delivery in Scotland. The role blends fieldwork, instrumentation, data analysis, GIS mapping and report writing, ensuring systems operate reliably for accurate client reports.

Working with the Site Manager, you will calibrate equipment, process data, maintain GNSS-enabled survey gear and contribute to technical documentation and client meetings.

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering Systems or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and prepare technical reports.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, test and troubleshoot monitoring equipment and detector systems.
• Support dosimetry laboratory activities and instrumentation maintenance.
• Configure and maintain vehicle-mounted and portable survey equipment.
• Download, process and analyse survey data, producing GIS maps and technical reports.
• Design and wire specialist vehicle control systems and associated electronics.
• Support software and hardware upgrades, including GNSS systems.
• Attend client meetings and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain and repair monitoring system enclosures and hardware.
• Build, assemble and commission new monitoring system enclosures and equipment packages.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

HNC in Engineering Systems

Tools

GIS (ArcView)

Job description

Nuvia UK is looking for a technically minded and proactive Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project Technician to support the delivery of the Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project and related radiological monitoring activities.

This varied role combines fieldwork, instrumentation, technical data analysis, GIS mapping, equipment calibration, and report writing. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will ensure specialist monitoring systems remain operational and support the delivery of accurate technical reports for the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, test and troubleshoot monitoring equipment and detector systems.
• Support dosimetry laboratory activities and instrumentation maintenance.
• Configure and maintain vehicle-mounted and portable survey equipment.
• Download, process and analyse survey data, producing GIS maps and technical reports.
• Design and wire specialist vehicle control systems and associated electronics.
• Support software and hardware upgrades, including GNSS systems.
• Attend client meetings and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain and repair monitoring system enclosures and associated hardware.
• Build, assemble and commission new monitoring system enclosures and equipment packages.

Essential Requirements

• HNC in Engineering Systems or equivalent engineering qualification/experience in a relevant technical discipline, such as instrumentation.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and computer skills.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce accurate technical reports.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• GIS (ArcView) experience.
• Radiological protection knowledge.
• Nuclear industry or regulated industry experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain software applications
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.