Construction Asset Engineer

Morson Talent

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.