Electrical Contract Engineering Lead

Framatome; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 28

8% employer pension contribution

Individual and family private health care

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Professional Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Language Courses and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is looking for an Electrical Contract Engineering Lead to manage technical aspects of an electrical equipment procurement contract. You will oversee supplier interactions, document reviews, and ensure compliance with schedule and quality standards. A strong background in electrical engineering and the ability to communicate effectively are essential for this experienced role, which offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical documentation review.
• Proactive in developing positive working relations.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for electrical equipment contract.
• Manage technical aspects and supplier oversight.
• Handle modifications and inform suppliers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering degree

Experience in electrical distribution components

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to manage workload

Clear communication in English

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Master

Job description

Overview

Electrical Contract Engineering Lead role for the SZC/HPC projects, supporting the development of the electrical discipline within EPR-E. The position oversees the technical aspects of an electrical equipment procurement contract and is part of an engineering team with guidance from senior engineers and experts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client organisation on all matters related to the electrical equipment contract and provide technical support to resolve issues.
• Oversee the technical management of suppliers and support the client in its contractual relationship during the execution phase—focusing on schedule compliance, costs, scope of supply, and technical studies.
• Review supplier documentation against technical standards, ensure timely delivery with appropriate quality, and coordinate input from contributors.
• Coordinate the work of technical leads, system engineers, and subject matter experts to meet deadlines.
• Produce and manage comment sheets to be sent to suppliers via a dedicated tool; organise clarification meetings when necessary.
• Manage contract modifications and inform suppliers via Contract Transfer Sheets (CTS) through dedicated tools.
• Serve as the main contact for all modifications and impact assessments related to the contract scope, including technical issues or non-conformities arising from site activities.
• Manage risks, opportunities, open points, and contract changes in collaboration with the client.
• Handle interfaces with all Edvance disciplines involved in providing input data for the low-voltage switchboard contract and with Edvance teams relying on the detailed design of the electrical equipment contract.
• Coordinate with the qualification team based in Edvance France and monitor all Delivery to Site (DTS) dates for the equipment.

Profile

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in work related to electrical distribution components and technical documentation review.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload to produce high-quality documents and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and stakeholder management with proven experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in English (written and spoken).
• Proactive and confident in communicating with colleagues, including those based in remote offices such as France.
• Proactive in developing positive working relations within the project.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve the quality of engineering studies and resulting documentation.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Relevant experience in the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of EPR electrical distribution design principles, Instrumentation and Control architecture, and Safety Classification.
• Knowledge of RCC-E electrical regulations and the technical reference system (NFC15-100 / NF C 13-200 / BS7671 / IEC 60909).
• Experience of working on an operating plant or on an industrial site.
• Languages (level): French – bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• 25 days annual leave per year rising to 28 after service
• 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Membership (1 per year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Language Courses and more, including training and development opportunities

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. The post is restricted by export control regulations and applicants may be subject to national security vetting.

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Reference

2025-23388