Contract Engineering Lead

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Contract Engineering Lead

Location: Aztec West, Bristol (hybrid working)

Salary: £56,000 - £66,000 depending on experience

Want to take on a role where your expertise shapes the delivery of one of the UK’s most important energy projects? At EDF, “Success is Personal” – and in this role, you’ll play a key part in driving the technical delivery of critical contracts that support the future of low-carbon power, while growing your own career along the way.

Join us in our journey to an Electric Britain.

The Opportunity

EDF EPR Engineering plays a key role in delivering new nuclear power. As we support An Electric Britain, we’re building on the success of Hinkley Point C to deliver Sizewell C.

You’ll join our Mechanical Branch, helping manage the equipment contracts that sit at the heart of the nuclear island design. It’s a chance to take on meaningful work that really matters.

The Role

As a Contract Engineering Lead, you’ll take ownership of the technical side of key mechanical equipment contracts for Sizewell C. You’ll make sure everything stays on track, meets requirements, and supports the wider project.

You’ll also lead and support Technical Leads, helping the team deliver across design, manufacturing and qualification.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead technical and project meetings for your contracts
Support the team to solve engineering challenges and keep delivery moving
Review and approve contractor designs and deliverables
Manage design changes and keep configuration up to date
Oversee contract updates, amendments and approvals
Coordinate Technical Leads and help prioritise their work
Plan resources to meet time, cost and quality expectations
Work closely with project managers, designers and client teams
Track performance and highlight risks early
Support qualification activities in line with project needs
Build strong links with Hinkley Point C teams to support design replication
This role focuses on the Sizewell C project but has a strong link to HPC activities. There is also the possibility that you’ll also have the chance to visit suppliers in the UK and overseas from time to time.

Who You Are

You’re someone who enjoys working with others, solving problems and taking ownership of complex work. You bring strong technical knowledge and know how to keep things moving in a structured environment.

You’ll need:

A degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related scientific subject
Experience working with mechanical equipment in a regulated environment, ideally nuclear
A track record of managing engineering contracts or technical delivery
Understanding of equipment like pumps, filters or pressure systems
Experience leading or coordinating technical teams
Confidence managing design changes and technical documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different teams
Familiarity with nuclear or similarly regulated industries
 

Location & Ways of Working

This role is based at our #Bristol office in Aztec West, with hybrid working in place. There will also be occasional travel across the UK and internationally to visit suppliers.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a salary between £56,000 - £66,000 dependent on experience, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. 

Why EDF?

When it comes to saving the planet, everyone’s talking the talk these days. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we’re not just talking about it, we’re doing something about it.  

At EDF every single one of us is 100% committed to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions to net zero.

We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow. 

Our people form a 10,000+ strong community, rich in diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We’ll help you build your career and make a real difference through your work.

Join us and together we can help Britain achieve net zero.

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For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.