Technical Assistant (Quality bias)

Location - Site based in Bridgwater, Somerset (3 days per week) AND 2 days per week Remote/other Project office location
Status: Contract - Inside IR35
Duration: Contract - 12 months (renewable) - currently approved until 31dec25
Reports to: Quality and Improvement Manager

Morson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for a motivated Technical Assistant (Quality) to join our client's established team for work associated with a nationally significant Nuclear New Build construction Project. Site based with hybrid working option available. This will be a 12-month (renewable) contract role - inside IR35. Highly competitive daily rate on offer to the right candidate.

If you are at early careers, entry level stage and looking for an interesting role, which will provide an opportunity to get involved with a major infrastructure Project this could be for you.

Job Purpose / Overview

• The role sits within the Joint Design Office (JDO)
• The JDO is a site-based engineering organisation integrating Responsible Designer (RD) and third-tier designers to resolve site-based design issues.
• The Technical Assistant works within this collaborative structure, supporting the Quality and Improvement Manager and engaging with various JDO branches to help ensure quality processes are followed and documented appropriately.
• This role contributes to maintaining compliance with internal standards and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the JDO.
• This entry-level role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in quality practices and a keen interest in developing their skills in a regulated engineering environment.

Typical daily activities (not limited to)

• Assist in preparing and maintaining quality documentation and records.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of internal audits.
• Help track non-conformances and improvement actions.
• Contribute to lessons learnt and improvement initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for quality tools and dashboards.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with HPC IMS, ISO 9001, GSR-3, and other relevant standards.
• Respond to basic quality-related queries and escalate as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Basic understanding of quality principles and documentation.
• Some experience supporting or participating in audits.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A willingness to learn and develop within a regulated environment.

Desirable but not essential:

• Exposure to ISO 9001 or similar standards.
• Experience in engineering or construction environments.
• Training or certification in quality (e.g., CQI Foundation level).