Contracts Engineer (Technical Lead)

EDF Energy; Gilwern; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Contract Engineering Lead to oversee design and qualification delivery at Hinkley Point C. You will manage a team, ensuring engineering quality while working closely with project management and suppliers. A degree in Science or Engineering and relevant experience, especially in the nuclear or regulated industries, is required. The role offers competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or project management.
• Proven background in the nuclear sector or highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of HPC/FA3 projects or EPR nuclear safety requirements.
• Experience overseeing contractor design deliverables or complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for engineering topics.
• Coordinate and lead surveillance of contractor design and manufacturing activities.
• Oversee testing during manufacturing and manage non-conformance reports.
• Provide technical input to contract discussions and milestone approvals.
• Report progress, monitor performance, and ensure schedule delivery.
• Support replication activities across multiple sites.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Proactive and collaborative

Technically strong

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc)

Job description

About the Role

As Contract Engineering Lead (CEL) for the HPC Emergency Diesel Generator scope, you will own design and qualification delivery across a critical contract at Hinkley Point C. You will be the key technical contact, working with the HPC Project Manager, suppliers, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure engineering quality and compliance. You will manage a team of around ten Technical Leads, coordinating day‑to‑day activities to drive progress and achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for engineering topics on the project.


• Design and qualification delivery across the contract.


• Coordinate and lead surveillance of contractor design and manufacturing activities.


• Oversee testing during manufacturing, manage non‑conformance reports, and ensure technical acceptance of procedures and techniques.


• Provide technical input to contract discussions, correspondence, and milestone approvals.


• Report progress, monitor performance, and drive delivery to schedule.


• Support replication activities for Sizewell C, ensuring robust delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.


• Proactive, collaborative, and technically strong.


• Degree in Science or Engineering (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc) and experience in engineering or project management.


• Proven background in the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industry.


• Knowledge of HPC/FA3 projects, EDF BTSC processes, or EPR nuclear safety requirements.


• Experience overseeing contractor design deliverables, manufacturing procedures, or complex systems such as diesel generators.

Benefits

Competitive salary, potential annual bonus, market‑leading pension scheme, and customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

Additional Information

Hybrid role based at #AztecWest, with flexibility to work from home. Expected to be in the office at least three days a week.

EEO Statement

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.