Mechanical Equipment Contract Lead – Bristol

About the role

Vulcain Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Equipment Contract Lead to join its Bristol team. You will work on high‑profile nuclear new‑build programmes, ensuring that critical equipment such as pumps, filters, heaters and pressure systems meet the strict safety and quality standards required for nuclear projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of mechanical equipment packages, including pumps, filters, heaters and pressure equipment.
• Review and assess supplier designs, deliverables and documentation throughout design, manufacturing and qualification phases.
• Support resolution of technical queries and ensure equipment aligns with system and interface requirements.
• Contribute to configuration control, change management and design‑change tracking.
• Participate in technical meetings, stakeholder coordination and progress monitoring, highlighting risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear standards and overall project requirements.

Required profile

• Background in mechanical engineering within regulated industries such as nuclear, oil & gas or energy.
• Experience with process or pressure equipment (e.g., pumps, heat exchangers, packaged systems).
• Understanding of equipment design, manufacture and lifecycle delivery.
• Familiarity with engineering interfaces, system integration and configuration/change management processes.
• Strong ability to review technical documentation and supplier deliverables.

Required skills

• Pumps
• Filters
• Heaters
• Pressure equipment
• Heat exchangers
• Equipment design
• Configuration management
• Change management
• Nuclear standards compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes.
• Hybrid working model (office and remote).
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Collaborative, high‑performing engineering environment.