Capital Acquisition Engineering Project Lead (12 month FTC)

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking a dynamic engineering professional to lead capital acquisition and continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering and substantial experience in engineering projects. The role offers hybrid working, annual salary reviews, and additional benefits including medical insurance and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

Company paid private medical insurance

12.5% employer pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Substantial experience in engineering capital projects and commissioning.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of capital projects from proposal through delivery.
• Lead equipment procurement and upgrades.
• Provide manufacturing and equipment technical expertise.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge in Engineering

Cost Control

Understanding of Facilities Services

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Location: NCC HQ, Bristol

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Join NCC and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing. We’re looking for a dynamic engineering professional to lead engineering capital acquisition and continuous improvement projects, driving innovation across our HQ and partner sites.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of capital projects – from proposal through delivery – ensuring they meet business needs.
• Lead equipment procurement and upgrades, from market surveys to tender specifications, working closely with procurement, engineering teams, and supply chains.
• Broad technical engineering and facilities knowledge to evaluate and support with the selection and implementation of new equipment and any required services on a given operational site.
• You will provide manufacturing and equipment technical specialist authority and guidance on projects and technical capability/strategy development, specifically where procurement of new equipment is required, or the upgrade of existing equipment.
• Support the formulation and establishment of NCC engineering capital wish list. You will appraise and revise proposals ensuring strategic alignment for short and long term roadmaps in collaboration with the engineering team.

What we’re looking for

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Substantial experience in engineering capital projects and commissioning.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent technical knowledge across engineering disciplines, with the ability to separate business “needs” from engineering “wants.”
• Good understanding of facilities services schematics and engineering drawings.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th December 2025.

We retain the right to close the advert early depending on the volume of quality candidates and so please if you are interested don't wait to the closing date to apply. Apply now.

Why join us?

At NCC, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge advanced materials research and engineering innovation. You’ll work with world‑class partners, drive transformative projects, and help future‑proof UK manufacturing.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining engineering excellence.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.