Contract Engineering Leads – Mechancial
Morson Talent are working with a major player in the Energy Sector who have requirements for two (2) Contract Engineering Leads (Mechanical) on a CONTRACT basis. The successful candidates will join an established site-based team within the Joint Design Office (JDO) working on one of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure Projects, currently under construction in North Somerset.
Overview:
The JDO was established to enhance site-based engineering responsiveness, minimising delays and ensuring construction teams receive swift, actionable engineering support.
As a Contract Engineering Lead, you’ll lead the technical and engineering support to manufacturing contractors delivering equipment to site across the Nuclear Island and Conventional Island/Balance of Plant buildings.
Reporting to an Operational Lead within the Joint Design Office (JDO), you’ll work closely with various stakeholders, including contractors, construction teams, quality teams, project management, and design teams, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines.
Your role will be pivotal in supporting site-based engineering by technically managing the contract, helping maintain project schedules, and optimising workflow efficiency.
Principal Accountabilities
Leading contract technical meetings and attending project meetings
Steering resolution of technical issues and queries
Review and approval of contractor deliverables and design where necessary
Control and Management of the technical and engineering evolution of the contract, including design changes
Review of contract amendments and exemptions ahead of Project Manager approval
Coordinate Engineering Multi-Disciplinary Team in Front-Office (JDO) and back-offices to perform the above tasks. This includes:
Liaising with Responsible Designer and Client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems
Liaising with Responsible Designer and Client management teams to communicate progress, risks, issues and planning to support contract delivery
Ensure equipment qualification activities are progressing according to the contract progress and site needs
Work with the Project Managers on resource and budget planning to ensure the requirements of the contract are met to safety, quality, time and cost
Reporting of KPIs to the Project Managers and the JDO leadership team
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Typically degree qualified (Engineering or Scientific discipline) or equivalent industry experience
Understanding of construction and installation, Health & Safety legislation and CDM
The ability to apply multi-disciplinary technical knowledge to assess and challenge engineering designs
Technical background of mechanical equipment, rotating equipment, steelwork or similar
IT literate with strong communication and collaboration skills
Desirable:
Understanding of the EPR or general PWR design
Knowledge and experience in Mechanical Equipment Design, Manufacture, Commissioning and Operations (within a Nuclear context would be advantageous)
Understanding of Nuclear Site License requirements
Experience using change-management, commercial and deliverable management systems (UKDC, UKICM, OPM, CEMAR, Teamcenter)
Contract management and document surveillance
Ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders