Lead Technician

  • 4976
  • Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater
  • Turnbull
  • £50,000 - £57,000
  • Permanent
  • Science and environment
  • 2026-11-09

The Lead Technician will hold responsibility for the Environmental Nuisance monitoring network. This includes planning of the system; its ongoing management and maintenance; interpretation of its data and providing the expert judgement for its changes. They assist the Process Technicians and provide technical advice regarding HPC site treatment monitoring assets.

What you'll do

  • Operation and maintenance of the Environmental Nuisance Monitoring network.
  • Provision of continuous noise and air quality monitoring, investigating, and reporting trigger point exceedances in a timely manner.
  • Collection of all data that makes up the Environmental Nuisance Monitoring network.
  • Collating and storing data reports, service/ maintenance records, and calibration documents.
  • Supporting the client in provision of quarterly light surveys, and monthly diffusion tube sampling.
  • Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders on installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of HPC site wide monitoring equipment.
  • Continuously evaluate site performance and make recommendations for improvement. 

What you'll need

  • Degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline.
  • Working towards or have attained membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IOA, IAQM).
  • Suitably qualified and experienced in Environmental Monitoring
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting.
  • Knowledge of engineering, mechanical, electrical and telemetry principles and applications.
  •  Skilled in the organisation and presentation of data.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication skills, ability to network within the company and externally.
  • Team/motivational skills.
  • Health and safety - CSCS.
  • Site supervision – SSSTS, CILM Level 3 Award
  • PC systems, and statistical literacy.
  • Mentoring and training ability

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (Pro Rata)
  • Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
  • The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
  • Performance related bonus of around 5%.
  • A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
  • A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

  • Project management.
  • Design and build services.
  • Consent management and delivery.
  • Contract management.
  • Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

  • Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
  • Sewage systems and pumping stations.
  • Biological waste treatment plants.
  • Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
  • Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
  • Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
  • Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
  • Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
  • Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.

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