Technical Lead Engineer

Mactech Energy Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Technical Lead Engineer to oversee critical nuclear safety changes and engage with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience within the Nuclear Industry. Responsibilities also include leading task forces and contributing to discussions for high-quality outcomes, making it essential to possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both in teams and autonomously.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in English.
• Experience of working in onsite engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and approve Nuclear Safety Category 3 changes.
• Lead joint Task Forces for Nuclear Safety Category 2 changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to meetings and support timely decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft software

Ability to interpret complex information

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title

Technical Lead Engineer ( Mechanical )

Principal Accountabilities

As a Technical Lead Engineer you will:

• Be an organised, proactive and motivated individual able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and approve Nuclear Safety Category 3 changes.
• Lead joint Task Forces for Nuclear Safety Category 2 changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve high-quality technical outcomes and uphold safety‑critical standards.
• Actively contribute in meetings, fostering constructive, delivery‑focused discussions and supporting timely technical decision making.
• Support the identification and implementation of standardised technical solutions for recurring construction, installation and commissioning challenges.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

You will have good communication and presentation skills, being able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders across the wider business at various management levels from mid management up to director level.

You will need to:

• Have a growth mindset
• Be resilient, adaptable and have a willingness to learn and develop
• Understand an individual level of knowledge and where to receive guidance
• Be proactive in identifying where you can add value in the resolution of complex engineering problems across your specialty
• Demonstrate and apply technically sound engineering judgements
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team while also acting autonomously when required
• Be pragmatic and practical in your approach to developing solutions
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to resolve issues of high complexity/risk in own technical discipline/area autonomously and contribute to the substantiation of the safety case where required
• Be a competent user of Microsoft software
• Have the ability to interpret complex technical information, assess its impact on plant performance, and communicate this clearly to stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering
• Demonstrable evidence of problem solving and stakeholder management
• Understanding of civil and mechanical interfaces
• Strong communication skills in English
• Experience of onsite engineering
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in the Nuclear Industry
• EPR building, plant and system knowledge
• Safety Case Knowledge and previous experience of Nuclear Safety Categorisations
• Knowledge of Technical French Language can be an advantage