Technical Support Engineer

Morson Talent; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Technical Support Engineer for a nationally significant Nuclear New Build construction Project. The role involves resolving cross-discipline design issues, engaging with construction teams, and supporting project documentation. Candidates should have an engineering degree and strong problem-solving skills. A competitive daily rate is offered with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Science.
• Understanding of design models and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrable evidence of problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support drafting of technical responses under supervision.
• Engage with construction teams to incorporate site priorities.
• Contribute to process documentation for continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Microsoft software proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering or other Science

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Location: Hinkley Point C - Site based with HYBRID

Status: Contract (renewable) - INSIDE IR35

Morson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Technical Support Engineer to join our client's established team for work associated with a nationally significant Nuclear New Build construction Project. Competitive daily rate on offer to the right candidate.

Job Purpose / Overview

• The successful applicant will be a key member of the wider Technical Branch of the Joint Design Office JDO.
• The JDO is also responsible managing design changes as well as managing design configuration during construction, installation and commissioning. It is responsible for the management of the non-permanent design, temporary works and As-Built information.
• The Technical Support Engineer will contribute to Transverse, Mechanical, Electrical and Civils Project discipline topics supporting in the continued delivery of technical excellence.
• You will operate as part a team responsible for resolving critical, cross-discipline design issues and engaging multidisciplinary Subject Matter Experts.
• The role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of technical topics across the project driving resolution of technical issues, strengthening engineering delivery, and enhancing resilience of the JDO by proactively mitigating key project engineering risks.

Typical daily activities (not limited to):

• Support the drafting of technical responses under supervision, ensuring alignment with project standards and expectations across stakeholders.
• Engage directly with construction teams to maintain visibility of programme drivers and incorporate emerging site priorities into technical planning.
• Coordinate and contribute to the delivery of SFS workshops, capturing outputs and ensuring actions are closed efficiently across disciplines.
• Maintain ownership of the Standard Field Solutions (SFS) Catalogue, driving resolution progress and ensuring alignment with field conditions.
• Contribute to process documentation activities, helping to identify inefficiencies and embed continuous improvement practices.
• Take responsibility for developing and maintaining PowerBI dashboards used to monitor resolution activity and inform governance reporting.
• Coordinate technical resolution actions across disciplines, ensuring timely updates to action trackers and proactively following up on overdue items to support efficient issue closure.

Knowledge & Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or other Science
• Understanding of design models and engineering drawings
• Demonstrable evidence of problem solving and active stakeholder management
• Excellent communication skills
• Be a competent user of Microsoft software.
• Be approachable, adaptable, communicative and proactive

Desirable (not essential):

• Previous experience of working in the Nuclear Industry
• Experience of working on a construction site
• EPR building, plant and system knowledge is desirable.
• Safety Case Knowledge and previous experience of Nuclear Safety Categorisations is desirable.