Fluid System Technical Lead

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Fluid System Technical Lead for the Hinkley Point C project. This role involves oversight of system engineers, technical checks of design, and collaboration with international teams. Candidates should have a Master's in Mechanical or Process Engineering and relevant nuclear experience. Strong communication skills in English are essential, and knowledge of UK licensing requirements is desirable.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; French is a bonus.
• Ability to manage workload and respect deadlines.
• Proactive in communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Support System Group Lead and oversee technical checks.
• Contribute to Sizewell C replication strategy impact analysis.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to engineers.

Skills

Mechanical or Process Engineering degree

Relevant experience in the nuclear industry

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly in English

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The Fluid System Technical Lead role at TieTalent is based in Bristol and primarily supports the Hinkley Point C project, with potential involvement in the Sizewell C project. You will collaborate with experts from Edvance France and other EPR‑E discipline departments.

Responsibilities

• Support a System Group Lead with coordinating several system engineers to ensure project priorities are met. Oversee and perform technical checks of the design and documentation of fluid systems, as well as technical open points and design changes.
• Support the Sizewell C replication strategy by contributing to impact analysis of evolution from the design reference, procurement changes, and overseeing SZC deliverable production.
• Report operationally to the System Group Lead and functionally to the Fluid & HVAC Systems discipline manager.
• Occasional business trips to France and Germany.
• As a Fluid System Technical Lead, provide technical oversight and guidance to system engineers to ensure quality and adherence to milestones.
• Support preparation of Systems Design Manuals and design system components, including P&IDs and thermal-hydraulic calculations.
• Support population and management of process databases (prioritising implementations, monitoring the implementation progress, and performing technical checks on data consistency).
• Oversee configuration management and modifications for the delegated scope.
• Provide technical oversight and advice to system engineers, ensuring quality and adherence to milestones.
• Manage supplier feedback impacting system design and ensure compliance with UK legislation and best practices.
• Represent the Systems department in technical forums.
• Drive continuous improvement within the systems team through Nuclear Professionalism and Error Reduction Tools.

Essential Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Mechanical or Process Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience in the nuclear industry
• Relevant experience to effectively manage own and team\'s workload in order to respect deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both written and orally, in English
• Proactive and confident in communicating with others, particularly those based in remote offices including France, Germany
• Proactive in developing positive working relations with others within the project

Desirable Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Knowledge in any of EPR system design sequences, Instrumentation & Control or Safety Classification sequences or relevant equivalent experience
• Experience in the management of transverse technical and contractual topics
• Ability to prioritise, to manage numerous interfaces, to question and understand the imperatives of other downstream disciplines
• Knowledge of Fluid systems or equipment
• Knowledge of UK licensing requirements and its application within a nuclear project

Languages (level)

• English fluent (required)
• French - bonus

Additional Information

• Specialization: TAA - Design, engineering management & Systems engineering
• Level of education (all): Master
• Place: United Kingdom, Bristol, Aztec West
• Employment level: Non cadre
• Position under administrative investigation: Yes