Contract Engineering Lead

EDF Energy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric vehicle leasing

Gym membership discount

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Pension scheme

Job summary

EDF Energy in Bristol is seeking a Contract Engineering Lead (Diesels) to own the technical management of the Sizewell C Emergency Diesel Generator contract. You will lead engineering activities, guide specialists, and ensure delivery of high‑quality outcomes on a major nuclear project.

Hybrid role based at our Aztec West office with 3–4 days on site per week and the remaining days from home; salary starts at £58,000 per annum with bonus potential and a market‑leading pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• Min five years in engineering, project engineering, or project management.
• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management of the Sizewell C Emergency Diesel Generator contract from design to manufacturingDelivery.
• Coordinate and support a team of technical leads to meet objectives.
• Manage supplier design and qualification activities ensuring contract and milestones.
• Support manufacturing with technical acceptance, surveillance and NCR resolution.
• Collaborate with project, commercial and engineering stakeholders to manage risks and contract performance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree or science-related field

Job description

About the Role

Ready to lead the technical delivery of equipment that plays a vital role in the future of nuclear energy in the UK? Do you enjoy combining engineering leadership, supplier engagement, and project delivery to make a lasting impact? At EDF, Success is Personal. This is your opportunity to shape a major infrastructure project while developing your career in a way that works for you.

The Opportunity

As Contract Engineering Lead (Diesels), you'll take ownership of the technical management of the Sizewell C Emergency Diesel Generator contract. Working at the heart of a multi-disciplinary team, you'll lead engineering activities, guide technical specialists, and help deliver one of the UK's most significant nuclear new build programmes.

EDF EPR Engineering UK delivers the design for nuclear island buildings, systems, and equipment for Hinkley Point C and similar projects. Working as part of an integrated team, EPR Engineering supports construction and commissioning while preparing design-replication feasibility and related engineering activities.

You’ll join us on a salary starting of £58,000 per annum, with the potential for an annual bonus. This is a hybrid role based in our #Aztec West office in #Bristol, with an expectation of 3 to 4 days per week on site and the remaining days working from home.

You'll play a key role in supporting our journey towards An Electric Britain, ensuring successful replication of proven Hinkley Point C solutions while applying valuable operational experience. From supplier collaboration and manufacturing oversight to design assurance and technical leadership, you'll help deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for a nationally important project.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Contract Engineering Lead with strong technical leadership skills, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and experience working within complex, highly regulated environments. Are you experienced in...?

• Holding a degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification
• Delivering at least five years' experience in engineering, project engineering, or project management roles
• Working within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry
• Leading technical discussions and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple organisations
• Managing contractor design deliverables, engineering programmes, or qualification activities within complex projects

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the technical management of the Sizewell C Emergency Diesel Generator contract from design through to manufacturing delivery
• Coordinating and supporting a team of technical leads to achieve engineering, qualification, and project objectives
• Managing supplier design and qualification activities, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and programme milestones
• Supporting manufacturing activities through technical acceptance, surveillance, and resolution of non-conformances
• Working closely with project, commercial, and engineering stakeholders to manage risks, opportunities, technical issues, and contract performance

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £58,000 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it's your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Applications for this role close Tuesday 22nd September

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