Engineering Capital Equipment Acquisition Lead - 12 mths FTC

NCC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation organization in Bristol is looking for a dynamic engineering professional to lead capital acquisition projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering and have substantial experience in engineering capital projects. Responsibilities include procuring and upgrading equipment while ensuring alignment with strategic plans. Join a team that prioritizes innovation and offers hybrid working along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Annual salary reviews

Company paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to separate business needs from engineering wants.
• Broad technical engineering and facilities knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering capital equipment projects.
• Lead equipment procurement and upgrades.
• Support formulation of engineering capital wish list.

Skills

Substantial experience in engineering capital projects

Excellent technical knowledge across engineering disciplines

Good understanding of facilities services schematics

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. Were looking for a dynamic engineering professional to lead engineering capital acquisition and continuous improvement projects, driving innovation across our HQ and partner sites.

What youll 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 were 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, youll be at the forefront of cutting-edge advanced materials research and engineering innovation. Youll 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 thats 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.

About The Company

NCC is a world-leading innovation organisation that turns cutting-edge research and technology into industrial impact. We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovation to deliver more. We do this at every stage of their journey from the earliest concept to end-of-life.

The future of composites manufacturing relies on

NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether theyre engineers or not!

Why NCC?

We see our success in yours. Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Were always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please dont be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Diverse challenges

NCC isnt just about aerospace. Were working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation

a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you

if the scope of exciting work isnt enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forwardto hearing from you.