Engineering Lead – Contract Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (8% company / 4% personal)

25 days’ paid annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Bridgwater is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee contract delivery with hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or a related field, a strong background in mechanical equipment, and experience managing technical projects within the nuclear sector. This role includes leading technical meetings, mentoring staff, and managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering or Scientific discipline required.
• Strong technical background in mechanical equipment and safety regulations.
• Experience in nuclear equipment design and contract management is beneficial.
• Strong technical background in mechanical equipment, rotating machinery, or steelwork.
• Familiarity with EPR or general PWR design.
• Experience in nuclear equipment design, manufacture, commissioning, or operations.
• Experience with change management and contract/deliverable tools (UKDC, UKICM, OPM, CEMAR, Teamcenter).
• Experience in contract management and document surveillance.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, site-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract technical meetings and project coordination.
• Drive resolution of technical issues and design changes.
• Manage technical evolution and coordinate engineering teams.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to support contract delivery.
• Liaise with Responsible Designers, client functions, and stakeholders to ensure integration of equipment and systems.
• Oversee qualification of equipment to align with contract progress and site needs.
• Support Project Managers with resource planning, risk management, and budget control.
• Report KPIs and progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers to strengthen your future team.

Skills

Engineering or Scientific discipline degree

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Ability to apply multidisciplinary technical knowledge

Strong technical background in mechanical equipment

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Scientific discipline

Tools

UKDC

UKICM

OPM

CEMAR

Teamcenter

Job description

Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

Engineering Lead – Contract Delivery

Location: Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

About Assystem

Assystem is committed to accelerating the global energy transition. With over 7,500 Switchers across the globe, we combine deep-rooted engineering expertise with digital innovation to help build a sustainable energy future. In the UK, we play a vital role in landmark projects such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and the development of SMRs, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of nuclear power infrastructure.

The Job Mission

This position is based in Bridgwater with hybrid working (three days in the office, two from home). Relocation assistance is available for those moving closer to site.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract technical meetings and attend project coordination sessions
• Drive resolution of technical queries and cross-disciplinary design issues
• Review and approve contractor deliverables and engineering design changes
• Manage contract technical evolution, including exemptions and amendments
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to support contract delivery
• Liaise with Responsible Designers, client functions, and stakeholders to ensure integration of equipment and systems
• Oversee qualification of equipment to align with contract progress and site needs
• Support Project Managers with resource planning, risk management, and budget control
• Report KPIs and progress updates to senior stakeholders
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers to strengthen your future team

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Scientific discipline
• Understanding of construction, installation, Health & Safety legislation, and CDM regulations
• Ability to apply multidisciplinary technical knowledge to challenge and validate designs
• Strong technical background in mechanical equipment, rotating machinery, or steelwork

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with EPR or general PWR design
• Experience in nuclear equipment design, manufacture, commissioning, or operations
• Experience with change management and contract/deliverable management tools (UKDC, UKICM, OPM, CEMAR, Teamcenter)
• Previous experience in contract management and document surveillance
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, site-based environment

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company / 4% personal)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• Income Protection & 3× Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

Ref: JDO

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.