Technical Support Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Technical Support Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering critical projects in the nuclear sector. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders to optimize construction processes at major sites like Hinkley Point C. This position offers a unique opportunity to fast-track your path to chartership while contributing to national energy initiatives. With a focus on safety, quality, and timely solutions, you'll be supported by industry leaders and have the chance to make a significant impact in the field. Embrace a culture of flexibility and professional development in this exciting role.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance program

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil).
• Pro-active and confident in engaging with stakeholders independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly site visits to liaise with construction teams.
• Assist with design change management and coordinate stakeholder input.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Risk Assessment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)

Job description

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Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station.

Working in both client facing and internal roles, we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality, and timely solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

Jacobs is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join an existing team of engineers (civil/geotechnical/mechanical) embedded into the client organisation. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to support the ongoing construction of HPC and MEH installation. This is a great opportunity to work in a highly driven environment on a project of national importance and to fast-track your path to chartership. Key responsibilities will include:

1. Weekly site visits to buildings across unit 1 and unit 2 to liaise with construction teams (civils/MEH) to observe issues/trends for optimization
2. Development of MEH standard field solutions and repair action catalogues for repeated installation issues
3. Assist with design change management and coordinate stakeholder input, e.g., leading change management board (CMB) papers
4. Chair the corrosion forum for corrosion-related issues
5. Responsible for quarterly surveillance reporting of all FCR/NCR/RFI on-site
6. Potential involvement in transverse issues across the site and gain nuclear safety categoriser qualification
7. Serve as Technical Secretary for technical decision meetings on critical issues across the site
8. Gain mentorship from industry leaders across various disciplines

Here's What You'll Need:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)
• Pro-active and confident in engaging with stakeholders independently
• Assessment of technical risk and understanding of contractual/commercial risk
• Ability to discuss with multi-disciplinary teams
• Build technical arguments to support decision making
• Work according to project specifications and industry standards
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and deliver to deadlines; self-motivated and a good communicator