Contract Engineering Lead

NRL; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Contract Engineering Lead for the Hinkley Point C project. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing contractor deliverables, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a multidisciplinary team environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, experience in large infrastructure projects, and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Single private medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Paid volunteering time

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction, installation, and Health & Safety/CDM regulations.
• Proven ability to assess and challenge engineering designs.
• Technical background in mechanical systems and rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract technical meetings and represent engineering at discussions.
• Manage and resolve technical queries across design, construction, and manufacturing.
• Review and approve contractor deliverables, including designs.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary technical knowledge

Strong collaboration skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific discipline

Tools

Technical documentation

Job description

Job Title: Contract Engineering Lead
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Staff Role)
Work Arrangement: On-Site

About the Role
A major opportunity has arisen for a Contract Engineering Lead to join the team at Hinkley Point C, one of the most significant clean energy projects in Europe. This role will provide technical and engineering leadership to support manufacturing contractors delivering critical equipment across the Nuclear Island and Conventional Island/Balance of Plant buildings.
As a Contract Engineering Lead, you will be the technical focal point for contract execution, ensuring that engineering activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest standards of quality. This is a pivotal role embedded in the Joint Design Office (JDO), designed to enhance site-based engineering responsiveness and minimise disruption to construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract technical meetings and represent engineering at project-level discussions
• Manage and resolve technical queries and interface issues across design, construction, and manufacturing
• Review and approve contractor deliverables, including designs and modifications where applicable
• Oversee the technical evolution of the contract, including managing and documenting design changes
• Review contract amendments and technical exemptions ahead of Project Manager approval
• Coordinate the multi-disciplinary engineering team (both front-office and back-office) supporting the contract
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure appropriate resource and budget planning
• Monitor and report engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to senior stakeholders
• Contribute to team capability development by mentoring junior and less experienced Contract Engineering Leads

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or Scientific discipline
• Strong understanding of construction, installation, and Health & Safety/CDM regulations
• Proven ability to apply multi-disciplinary technical knowledge to assess and challenge engineering designs
• Technical background in mechanical systems, rotating equipment, steelwork, or similar disciplines
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, ideally within a regulated environment
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• IT literate and confident working with technical documentation and data
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (B2 level or higher)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Single private medical cover and digital GP service
• Enhanced parental leave and family support benefits
• Paid volunteering time and matched-funding for charitable giving
• Reimbursement for professional development and memberships
• Supportive and inclusive team environment with a strong culture of safety and integrity

About the Project
This role is part of the wider clean energy programme supporting Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, SMR development, and international energy ventures. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team contributing to the future of nuclear power and sustainable energy solutions.

Flexible Working
While this position is site-based at Hinkley Point C, flexibility around working hours and patterns may be considered in line with project and team needs.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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