Location - Site based Bridgwater, N Somerset with regular visits to other local sites (some/infrequent hybrid working)
Status: Contract - Inside IR35
Duration:Approved until 31 December 2026 (probable renewal)
Morson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Construction Asset Engineer to join our client's established team for work associated with a nationally significant Nuclear New Build construction Project in Somerset. This interesting role will be based at Site and is offered on a 12-month (renewable) contract basis - inside IR35. Competitive daily rate on offer to the right candidate.
Job Purpose / Overview
The Asset Engineer is responsible for supporting the Maintenance Leads with the delivery of the Comm-Ops Maintenance programme (Commissioning/Operations), ensuring that the Plant is fit for its operational life and using technical expertise to support the wider organisation.
You will perform governance and oversight of contractors, ensuring that assets meet their operational safety and performance requirements.
Typical daily activities (not limited to)
Providing engineering oversight and technical support to assets pre/post-handover from commissioning.
Managing and overseeing pre-operational maintenance routines, providing technical advice to maintenance technician team undertaking the work.
Chairing meetings, reviewing documentation and assessing contractor compliance to care and maintenance arrangements.
Where plant issues are identified, providing technical expertise and knowledge to troubleshoot activities and ensuring robust corrective actions are in place to resolve issues and prevent reoccurrence.
Providing input into the development of standards, procedures and arrangements which support safe and reliable plant operations.
Criteria
HNC/Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an appropriate Engineering discipline
And/Or
Time served apprenticeship or previous technician experience desirable
Knowledge of maintenance practices applied in large engineering organisations across the mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines.
Previous experience using an Asset Management tool.
Proven experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation.
Proactive and analytical mindset, capable of working independently and taking initiative.
Solid understanding of quality standards and requirements within the UK nuclear regulatory framework or similarly regulated environments.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
Organisational and IT skills