Contract Engineering Lead - Auxiliary Boiler

Mace; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is leading the engineering design management for the Hinkley Point C project, overseeing the construction of an auxiliary boiler building and coordinating multi-disciplinary design activities across Contract Partners. The role focuses on safety, UK regulatory alignment and timely delivery of design outputs.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team at a nationally significant programme, contributing to risk reduction, stakeholder engagement and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil/Structural/Architect/Process/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in design management and coordination on large multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
• Experience in nuclear industry is appreciated; awareness of nuclear safety constraints.
• Solid knowledge of building design and construction; CDM 2015 awareness.
• Accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy, results-oriented leadership.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to delegate.
• Independent, proactive and good communication skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• English language proficiency; French language skills a plus.
• Proficient IT skills and engineering software experience.
• Experience with boilers/steam generation or thermal processes.
• Chartered status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management of the contracts and be the primary contact for civil and MEH program PMs.
• Ensure contract deliverables align with technical specifications and safety/UK requirements.
• Coordinate design activities across Contract Partners and monitor design outputs.
• Manage surveillance of detailed design work and configuration control.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and manage multi-programme risks.

Skills

Design management

Coordination

Nuclear industry awareness

CDM 2015 knowledge

Leadership

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Civil/Structural/Architect/Process/Mechanical Engineering degree

Chartered engineer

Tools

Engineering software packages

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership and ambition can make a lasting impact.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing the design of a building that houses an auxiliary boiler system, which provides steam to the main turbines of two reactors at HPC. This is supported by a multi-disciplinary Team within NNB.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Providing technical management of the Contract(s), including being the primary point of contact for the civil programme Project Managers and Mechanical, Electrical and Heating and Ventilation (MEH) programme Project Managers.
• Ensuring consistency of Contract Partner(s) deliverables with the contract technical specifications.
• Ensuring Safety and UK Context requirements are considered in design activities, noting that the Ancillary Works Team enact the Principal Designer role for this contract on behalf of NNB.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the overall engineering delivery strategies; and proposing changes where necessary.
• Ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering design activities performed by the different Contract Partners in parallel work streams.
• Providing technical support and information to the Contract Partner(s) where required.
• Managing the surveillance of the Contract Partner(s) detailed design work, in conjunction with NNB’s technical management, in accordance with project processes.
• Ensuring effective configuration control processes are in place and are implemented, both with the Contract Partners and within NNB.
• Managing the resolution of transverse (multi-programme) engineering issues or risks.
• Ensuring that the Contract Partner(s) schedules and milestones are consistent with global schedule.
• Ensuring that the Contract Partner(s) List of Deliverables are consistent with the agreed schedule(s) and to ensure the Contract Partner is delivering design output in accordance with the agreed schedule and the LoD.
• Agreeing and accepting the Contract Partner Design schedule on behalf of NNB.
• Providing and coordinating engineering design gateway requirements and reviews.
• Coordinating constructability reviews prior to the Readiness Review and formal transfer for construction/erection/installation.
• Managing the coordinate and consolidate comments provided by all the Stakeholders during the deliverables review process.
• Facilitating optimisation of the design via modifications, trends and changes from feedback across the project.
• Managing discussions with the Contract Partner, providing support to the NNB Project Manager with early warning and compensation events, reviewing project change requests and provide support to the commercial lead for cost and schedule impact assessment and negotiation.
• Ensuring perceived risks and trends are recorded and appropriately managed.
• Ensuring effective tracking, mitigation and closure of open points.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Civil/Structural/Architect/Process/Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Experience in design management and coordination on large multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
• Experience in nuclear industry appreciated. Awareness of the nuclear safety related constraints.
• Solid Technical knowledge of building design and construction; particularly key UK legislation (e.g. CDM 2015)
• Accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy, results-oriented, leadership.
• Acknowledged organisational skills including the ability to delegate.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Languages - English (priority)
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in engineering software packages.
• Engineering experience with boilers, steam generation facilities, or thermal process.
• Chartership.
• French language skills.
• Experience in the nuclear industry.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.