Contract Engineering Lead – Valves

This is a hybrid role with candidates considered within commutable distance of Bristol or open to supported relocation.

Your role will include:

• Lead technical and project meetings for assigned mechanical contracts
• Coordinate technical leads across contract delivery and engineering priorities
• Oversee contractor deliverables design reviews and technical submissions
• Manage design changes contract amendments and exemption requests
• Resolve technical queries open points and supplier delivery issues
• Maintain configuration control aligned with project progress and requirements
• Liaise with design client and supplier teams regularly
• Support qualification activities against contract and site delivery needs
• Report delivery progress risks and KPIs to stakeholders
• Help develop less experienced engineers within the contract team

Qualifications :

Nuclear experience is not essential but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.

We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further we would strongly encourage you to apply.

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in regulated or high-integrity engineering environments
• Background in mechanical systems or equipment delivery
• Knowledge of pressure-retaining components or mechanical equipment
• Understanding of supplier documentation and technical reviews
• Experience managing engineering queries or design changes
• Familiarity with ASME standards is beneficial
• Strong stakeholder coordination across technical delivery teams
• Experience supporting testing qualification or non-conformance resolution
• Nuclear power defence or heavy industry experience welcomed

Additional Information :

This is a strong opportunity for mechanical engineers who enjoy technical leadership supplier coordination and complex delivery work. You will help shape major UK nuclear infrastructure while developing within a highly experienced engineering community.

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access - Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line - Mental health financial & legal help

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time