EDF UK

Oil And Energy

ContractEngineeringLead

£56–66k Bristol, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Contract Engineering Lead at EDF UK. Skills: Mechanical equipment, Contract management, Technical leadership. Lead technical meetings. Lead project meetings”

Industry & Context.

Oil And Energy
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel, UK travel, Overseas travel

What You'll Do.

Lead technical meetings

Lead project meetings

Support solving engineering challenges

Review contractor designs

Approve contractor designs

Manage design changes

Keep configuration up to date

Oversee contract updates

Oversee contract amendments

Oversee contract approvals

Coordinate Technical Leads

Prioritize Technical Lead work

Highlight risks early

Support qualification activities

Build links with HPC teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Project managers; Designers; Client teams; HPC teams

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Process & Methodology

Resource planning

Full Job Description

Location: Aztec West, Bristol (hybrid working) Grade: B/C Salary: £56,000 - £66,000 depending on experience Want to take on a role where your expertise shapes the delivery of one of the UK’s most important energy projects? At EDF, “Success is Personal” – and in this role, you’ll play a key part in driving the technical delivery of critical contracts that support the future of low-carbon power, while growing your own career along the way. Join us in our journey to an Electric Britain. The Opportunity EDF EPR Engineering plays a key role in delivering new nuclear power. As we support An Electric Britain, we’re building on the success of Hinkley Point C to deliver Sizewell C. You’ll join our Mechanical Branch, helping manage the equipment contracts that sit at the heart of the nuclear island design. It’s a chance to take on meaningful work that really matters. The Role As a Contract Engineering Lead, you’ll take ownership of the technical side of key mechanical equipment contracts for Sizewell C. You’ll make sure everything stays on track, meets requirements, and supports the wider project. You’ll also lead and support Technical Leads, helping the team deliver across design, manufacturing and qualification. What you’ll be doing: * Lead technical and project meetings for your contracts * Support the team to solve engineering challenges and keep delivery moving * Review and approve contractor designs and deliverables * Manage design changes and keep configuration up to date * Oversee contract updates, amendments and approvals * Coordinate Technical Leads and help prioritise their work * Plan resources to meet time, cost and quality expectations * Work closely with project managers, designers and client teams * Track performance and highlight risks early * Support qualification activities in line with project needs * Build strong links with Hinkley Point C teams to support design replication This role focuses on the Sizewell C project but has a strong link to HPC activiti

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