Senior Technical Engineer, City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Senior Technical Engineer

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Senior Engineer – Technical Services
Cumbria (Hybrid)
Permanent | Up to £50,000 + bonus, healthcare and other excellent benefits

Are you an engineer with hands-on experience maintaining and inspecting complex equipment? Looking for a role that combines technical depth with real-world impact?

We’re working with a specialist technical services provider to recruit a Senior Engineer to lead on rig, asset, and equipment maintenance across a range of field-based operations.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical or electrical engineering skills to cutting-edge survey and inspection work in critical national infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead the inspection, servicing, and management of high-value field equipment, including custom rigs and mobile assets

Ensure equipment reliability and compliance through planned maintenance and health & safety procedures

Support the development and implementation of best practices for asset integrity and field safety

Provide hands-on technical support and oversight during field operations, ensuring smooth deployment of equipment

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and data teams to drive performance and innovation

What we’re looking for:

Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering – think engines, vehicles, drones, or field systems

Experience in inspection, maintenance, and servicing of mechanical assets or complex equipment

Good working knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work

Able to take ownership of equipment strategy while also rolling up your sleeves when needed

A full driving licence and willingness to support field work as required

This hybrid role is based in Cumbria, with flexible working and regular site involvement. Ideal for someone from a military, utilities, inspection, or asset maintenance background looking to step into a varied and impactful engineering role.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

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Location:: City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Salary:: £125,000 - £150,000
Category:: Engineering

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