M&E Engineer (Contract Engineering Lead) 1228ADS Hinkley Point C, Somerset Paye £380 or Umbrella £520 The Opportunity 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. The JDO was established to enhance site-based engineering responsiveness, minimising delays and ensuring construction teams receive swift, actionable engineering support. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal. Responsibilities: o Leading contract technical meetings and attending project meetings o Steering resolution of technical issues and queries o Review and approval of contractor deliverables and design where necessary o Control and Management of the technical and engineering evolution of the contract, including design changes o Review of contract amendments and exemptions ahead of Project Manager approval o Coordinate Engineering Multi-Disciplinary Team in Front-Office (JDO) and back-offices to perform the above tasks. This includes o Liaising with Responsible Designer and Client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems o Liaising with Responsible Designer and Client management teams to communicate progress, risks, issues and planning to support contract delivery o Ensure equipment qualification activities are progressing according to the contract progress and site needs o 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 o Reporting of KPIs to the Project Managers and the JDO leadership team o Help to upskill other members of the team, including other less experienced CELs Experience and Skills Required: o Degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline o Understanding of construction and installation, Health & Safety legislation and CDM o The ability to apply multi-disciplinary technical knowledge to assess and challenge engineering designs o Technical background on mechanical equipment, rotating equipment, steelwork or similar o IT literate with strong communication and collaboration skills o Spoken and written English (B2 or higher) Desirable o Understanding of the EPR or general PWR design o Knowledge and experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design, Manufacture, Commissioning and Operations o Understanding of Nuclear Site License requirements o Experience using change-management, commercial and deliverable management systems (UKDC, UKICM, OPM, CEMAR, Teamcenter) o Contract management and document surveillance o influencing a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly in a site environment, to drive effective decision-making and problem resolution o Spoken and written French