Contract Engineering Lead in Norfolk

Contract Engineering Lead - Sizewell C Location: London Sector: Nuclear / Major Infrastructure Make Your Mark on One of the UK's Largest Infrastructure Projects Are you an experienced engineering professional looking for the opportunity to work on a project of national significance? Morson Edge is proud to be partnered with Sizewell C (SZC) to support the recruitment of a Contract Engineering Lead to join the expanding Technical Directorate team at one of the UK's most ambitious megaprojects. Sizewell C is a new nuclear power station being developed in Suffolk. Following the success of Hinkley Point C, the project has progressed into construction and represents a major part of the UKs future energy infrastructure. Once operational, Sizewell C is expected to provide reliable low-carbon electricity to around 6 million homes for 60 years, working alongside renewable generation to support the UKs Net Zero ambitions. This is an opportunity to join a complex, multi-disciplinary engineering environment and play a key role in the delivery of critical buildings and infrastructure. The Opportunity As Contract Engineering Lead (CEL), you will be integrated within the Design Delivery Management (DDM) Site Buildings team within the Technical Directorate. You will take responsibility for overseeing and managing the design delivery of the SZC2203 and SZC2205 contract buildings, from basic design through to detailed design. The portfolio includes: HUC - Emergency Response Centre HHE - Back-up Emergency Equipment Store HUA - Main Access Control Building HZC - Chemical Products Storage HZG - Oil and Grease Storage HUT - Off-Site Delivery Checkpoint HUB - Outage Access Control Building HHW / HHD / HSM / HHL - Slabs Working closely with the external designer and the wider SZC project team, including Building Leads, Mechanical and Electrical Leads, CDM Advisors, Nuclear Safety Leads and Architects, you will provide technical and day-to-day leadership across the design scope. You will be accountable for ensuring the design is delivered safely, to the required quality and specification, and in line with programme requirements. Key Responsibilities As Contract Engineering Lead, you will act as the principal point of contact for the SZC2203/2205 contract within the Design Delivery Management team and will act as the Responsible Designer for the contract. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the development and implementation of engineering design delivery strategies. Managing relationships and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Authoring and managing Scope of Works documentation for Contract Partners. Preparing and developing technical specifications for design studies. Coordinating technical assessments of contracts prior to contract award. Providing technical management of the contract and acting as a key interface with Civil Programme Project Managers. Coordinating engineering design activities across multiple Contract Partners and parallel workstreams. Providing technical support, guidance and information to Contract Partners. Managing surveillance of detailed design activities in accordance with SZC processes. Ensuring Contract Partner deliverables comply with technical specifications, safety requirements and UK Context requirements. Ensuring effective configuration control is established and maintained. Managing the resolution of multi-programme engineering issues and risks. Ensuring Contract Partner programmes and milestones align with the overall SZC2203/2205 schedule. Managing the Contract Partner List of Deliverables and ensuring design outputs are delivered in accordance with agreed requirements Agreeing and accepting Contract Partner Design Schedules on behalf of SZC. Coordinating engineering design gateways and design reviews. Coordinating Constructability Reviews ahead of Readiness Review and formal transfer to the Joint Delivery Office (JDO). Coordinating and consolidating stakeholder comments throughout the deliverables review process. Supporting design optimisation through the management of modifications, trends and project feedback. Leading discussions with Contract Partners regarding early warnings, compensation events and project change requests. Supporting commercial teams with cost and programme impact assessments and negotiations. Maintaining visibility of project risks, trends and opportunities. Ensuring effective tracking, mitigation and closure of technical open points. Managing technical interfaces across the contract and wider project. Liaising with the SZC Project Manager regarding scope variations outside delegated authority. Establishing and maintaining the contract risk register and providing regular updates. You will be supported by SZC technical specialists across the relevant disciplines, including specialists in UK Context requirements such as CDM. Technical Leadership Alongside your Contract Engineering Lead responsibilities, you will provide technical leadership within your core discipline. This will include: Supporting other Building Coordinators within your area of expertise. Contributing to building specifications and technical requirements. Undertaking design surveillance activities. Providing technical advice and guidance to the wider project team. Supporting the resolution of technical issues across the building portfolio. What Were Looking For Were interested in hearing from experienced engineering and design professionals who have worked on complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, particularly those involving highly regulated, safety-critical or security-sensitive environments. Essential Skills