Lead Technical Support Engineer

Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter

Lead and build a technical support team for offshore/marine projects

26 days ago ago

£55,000 - £55,000

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Field

Your recruiting firm

Began with just 8 staff and quickly expanded, moving into a custom-built office at Spinner Point.
Anchors a network of satellite offices in Huddersfield, Leeds, Scunthorpe, Leicester, and Salisbury.
Offers five core divisions: Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Industrial & Driving, and Professional Support.
Recruiters have industry backgrounds and place candidates in roles from HGV technicians to sales leaders.
Construction & Modular division handles both permanent and temp roles across off-site and on-site projects nationwide.
Automotive arm has specialist streams for bus & coach, cars, trucks & vans, and workshop support roles.

Role

Description

offshore surveys

team leadership

technical deliverables

budget management

risk assessment

mentoring juniors

You’ll play a key role in delivering technical excellence, managing budgets, ensuring documentation quality, and providing hands-on engineering input both onshore and offshore.

Lead Technical Support Engineer – Build and Lead a New Engineering Team

Conduct and support offshore surveys and project scopes (approx. 20–30 days offshore per year).
Establish and lead a small team delivering high-quality technical support and documentation for offshore and onshore engineering projects.
Collaborate closely with internal project, operations, and integrity teams to ensure technical accuracy and safe delivery.
Oversee technical deliverables including procedures, lifting plans, risk assessments, material lists, work packs, and change reports.
Manage and track budgets, costs, forecasts, and project documentation through the full lifecycle.
Mentor and develop junior engineers while continuously improving processes and standards.

Requirements

mechanical engineering

10+ years

budget control

hydraulics

schematics

offshore

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to shape a new team from day one, supporting complex projects across the offshore, marine, and energy sectors.

Proven ability to control budgets, track costs, and manage technical documentation.
Around 10 years’ experience in technical or engineering roles within the Oil & Gas, Marine, or Port sectors.
Confident working independently while also thriving in cross-functional project teams.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Strong understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
Offshore experience or valid tickets would be an advantage, though not essential.

Benefits

Aberdeen | Circa £55,000 + bonus + offshore uplifts + excellent benefits

Excellent progression opportunities for the right person as the team expands.

The Rewards for Lead Technical Support Engineer

BUPA healthcare, company pension, and 31 days annual leave.
Salary circa £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Bi-annual profit share bonus.
Offshore days paid at enhanced rates.