Technical Clerk (Engineering Background)

Humber Recruitment; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Grimsby is seeking a Technical Clerk to support engineering and construction teams. This role involves managing and preparing work packs, ensuring all technical documentation is accurate and compliant. Ideal candidates should have a background in pipefitting or mechanical engineering and experience in an engineering/construction environment. Strong interpretation skills for engineering drawings and excellent organisational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing or managing work packs in an engineering/construction environment.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, health & safety, and quality control procedures.
• Experience in oil & gas, power generation, petrochemical, or heavy engineering projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compile and issue engineering work packs for piping, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs) and ensure correct materials allocation.
• Liaise with engineers and pipefitters to capture all required technical details.
• Ensure correct revision control of drawings and documents within work packs.

Skills

Pipefitting and fabrication practices

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Knowledge of materials and welding processes

Competence in MS Office and document management systems

Organisational and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Background in pipefitting, fabrication, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

The Technical Clerk provides vital support to engineering and construction teams by preparing and managing work packs for site execution. This role requires a solid understanding of pipefitting, fabrication, and engineering processes to ensure that all technical documentation, drawings, and procedures are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Compile and issue engineering work packs for piping, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and specifications to ensure correct information is included.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs) and ensure correct materials are allocated to each work pack.
• Liaise with engineers, planners, supervisors, and pipefitters to capture all required technical details.
• Ensure correct revision control of drawings and documents within work packs.
• Track progress of work packs and update registers, trackers, and databases.
• Assist with permits, risk assessments, and method statements relevant to work packs.
• Support QA/QC processes by ensuring inspection and test plans (ITPs) are included.
• Provide technical and clerical support during site audits, reviews, and handovers.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of pipefitting and fabrication practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, GA drawings, isometrics).
• Knowledge of materials, welding processes, and construction methods.
• Competent in MS Office and document management systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Background in pipefitting, fabrication, or mechanical engineering (essential).
• Previous experience preparing or managing work packs in an engineering/construction environment.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, health & safety, and quality control procedures.
• Experience in oil & gas, power generation, petrochemical, or heavy engineering projects (desirable).

Key Attributes

• Proactive and technically minded.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Methodical and detail-oriented approach.
• Flexible to adapt to project demands