Engineering Capital Equipment Acquisition Lead (12 mths FTC)

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing centre in the UK is seeking a dynamic engineering professional to lead engineering capital acquisition and continuous improvement projects. This role involves managing capital equipment projects, ensuring they align with business needs, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering and have substantial experience in managing engineering projects while delivering on time and within budget. The position offers hybrid working, annual salary reviews, and other benefits.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Company paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Honorary staff status at the University of Bristol

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering capital projects and commissioning is essential.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and facilities services schematics.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering capital equipment projects from proposal to delivery.
• Lead equipment procurement and upgrades, collaborating with teams and supply chains.
• Provide technical specialist authority and guidance on equipment procurement.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Location: NCC HQ, Bristol

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Join NCC and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing. We’re looking for a dynamic engineering professional to lead engineering capital acquisition and continuous improvement projects, driving innovation across our HQ and partner sites.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of engineering capital equipment projects – from proposal through delivery – ensuring they meet business needs.
• Lead equipment procurement and upgrades, from market surveys to tender specifications, working closely with procurement, engineering teams, and supply chains.
• Broad technical engineering and facilities knowledge to evaluate and support with the selection and implementation of new equipment and any required services on a given operational site.
• You will provide manufacturing and equipment technical specialist authority and guidance on projects and technical capability/strategy development, specifically where procurement of new equipment is required, or the upgrade of existing equipment.
• Support the formulation and establishment of NCC engineering capital wish list. You will appraise and revise proposals ensuring strategic alignment for short and long term roadmaps in collaboration with the engineering team.

For a fuller list of the role and responsibilities please refer to the job description attached.

What we’re looking for

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Substantial experience in engineering capital projects and commissioning.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent technical knowledge across engineering disciplines, with the ability to separate business “needs” from engineering “wants.”
• Good understanding of facilities services schematics and engineering drawings.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th December 2025.

We retain the right to close the advert early depending on the volume of quality candidates and so please if you are interested don't wait to the closing date to apply. Apply now.

Why join us?

At NCC, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting‑edge advanced materials research and engineering innovation. You’ll work with world‑class partners, drive transformative projects, and help future‑proof UK manufacturing.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining engineering excellence.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.