Lead Technical Clerk - BGEN

Bilfinger Berger SE; Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking an onsite lead technical clerk to support engineering and construction projects in Royston. The role involves handling documentation, data management, and administrative coordination directly at the project site.

You will lead a small team, ensure accurate control of documents, and maintain project databases and reporting systems, with occasional travel to other sites. IOSH certification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical document control within engineering or construction projects.
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and revisions.
• Proficiency in managing data and generating reports for teams.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and coordinating work streams.
• IOSH or Safety Passport is a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Technical Clerk team.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurately recorded, controlled, and maintained.
• Manage document control processes, including revisions, distribution, and archiving.
• Monitor and maintain project databases, trackers, and reporting systems.
• Provide administrative support to engineering, project, and operational teams.
• Produce reports, schedules, and project documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Liaise with internal departments, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance administrative processes.
• Assist with training and mentoring team members where required.
• Safety Passport or IOSH required
• Based at Royston, with occasional travel to other company sites as operational needs arise. Accommodation can be provided for travelling clerks.

Skills

Documentation control

Data management

Administrative coordination

Reporting & reporting systems

Team mentoring

Tools

Project databases

Tracking systems

Reporting systems

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering & maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

An onsite lead technical clerkplays a vital support role in engineering, construction, or industrial projects by handling documentation, data management, and administrative coordination directly at the project site. Here's a snapshot of what the role typically involves:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Technical Clerk team.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurately recorded, controlled, and maintained.
• Manage document control processes, including revisions, distribution, and archiving.
• Monitor and maintain project databases, trackers, and reporting systems.
• Provide administrative support to engineering, project, and operational teams.
• Produce reports, schedules, and project documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Liaise with internal departments, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance administrative processes.
• Assist with training and mentoring team members where required.
• Safety Passport or IOSH required
• Based at Royston, with occasional travel to other company sites as operational needs arise. Accommodation can be provided for travelling clerks..

Working 11 day rolling fortnight, 10 x 10hrs days and 1 x 6hrs day. All hours paid at basic rate.