Contract Engineering Lead

Jacobs; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Contract Engineering Lead to provide technical and engineering support for nuclear power projects at Hinkley Point. You will be responsible for managing contractor deliverables and resolving technical issues efficiently, ensuring project timelines are met while collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management and technical leadership, with strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programmes

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience leading contract technical meetings.
• Capability to steer resolution of technical issues.
• Ability to manage budget planning efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract technical meetings and project meetings.
• Control the technical evolution of contracts and approve designs.
• Coordinate Multi-Disciplinary Teams to enhance workflow.

Skills

Technical management

Project management

Collaborative working

Problem-solving

Job description

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Contract Engineering Lead-(EST0004WR)

Your Impact:

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Energy Programmes is one of our newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Energy Power station.

Working in both client facing and internal roles, we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality, and timely solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

As a Contract Engineering Lead, you’ll lead the technical and engineering support to manufacturing contractors delivering equipment to site across the Nuclear Island and Conventional Island/Balance of Plant buildings. Reporting to an Operational Lead within the Joint Design Office (JDO), you’ll work closely with various stakeholders, including contractors, construction teams, quality teams, project management, and design teams, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines.

Your role will be pivotal in supporting site-based engineering by technically managing the contract, helping maintain project schedules, and optimising workflow efficiency. The JDO was established to enhance site-based engineering responsiveness, minimising delays and ensuring construction teams receive swift, actionable engineering support.

Responsibilities:

• Leading contract technical meetings and attending project meetings
• Steering resolution of technical issues and queries
• Review and approval of contractor deliverables and design where necessary
• Control and Management of the technical and engineering evolution of the contract, including design changes
• Review of contract amendments and exemptions ahead of Project Manager approval
• Coordinate Engineering Multi-Disciplinary Team in Front-Office (JDO) and back-offices to perform the above tasks.
• Work with the Project Managers on resource and budget planning to ensure the requirements of the contract are met to safety, quality, time and cost
• Reporting of KPIs to the Project Managers and the JDO leadership team
• Help to upskill other members of the team, including other less experienced CELs

Here's What You'll Need:

Primary Location

: United Kingdom-United Kingdom Countrywide-Bridgewater-UK Bridgewater - Hinkley Point

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

: Jul 15, 2025, 7:27:01 AM

Job

: Engineering

Organization

: CMS

Job Type

: Experienced Job Classification: Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

: UK Bridgewater - Hinkley Point, Hinkley Point Bridgewater, Bridgewater TA5 1UD