Capital Acquisition Engineering Project Lead (12 month FTC)

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing organization in Bristol is seeking a dynamic engineering professional for a 12-month contract to lead engineering capital acquisition and continuous improvement projects. You will take ownership of capital projects, ensuring they meet business needs and deliver results efficiently. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, substantial experience in engineering projects, and excellent technical abilities. This role offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Company paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Honorary staff status at the University of Bristol

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in engineering capital projects and commissioning.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Good understanding of facilities services schematics and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of capital projects from proposal through delivery.
• Lead equipment procurement and upgrades.
• Provide manufacturing and equipment technical specialist authority.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge across engineering disciplines

Equipment procurement

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Location: NCC HQ, Bristol

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Join NCC and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing. We’re looking for a dynamic engineering professional to lead engineering capital acquisition and continuous improvement projects, driving innovation across our HQ and partner sites.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of capital projects – from proposal through delivery – ensuring they meet business needs.
• Lead equipment procurement and upgrades, from market surveys to tender specifications, working closely with procurement, engineering teams, and supply chains.
• Broad technical engineering and facilities knowledge to evaluate and support with the selection and implementation of new equipment and any required services on a given operational site.
• You will provide manufacturing and equipment technical specialist authority and guidance on projects and technical capability/strategy development, specifically where procurement of new equipment is required, or the upgrade of existing equipment.
• Support the formulation and establishment of NCC engineering capital wish list. You will appraise and revise proposals ensuring strategic alignment for short and long term roadmaps in collaboration with the engineering team.

For a fuller list of the role and responsibilities please refer to the job description attached.

What we’re looking for

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Substantial experience in engineering capital projects and commissioning.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent technical knowledge across engineering disciplines, with the ability to separate business “needs” from engineering “wants.”
• Good understanding of facilities services schematics and engineering drawings.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th December 2025.

We retain the right to close the advert early depending on the volume of quality candidates and so please if you are interested don't wait to the closing date to apply. Apply now.

Why join us?

At NCC, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge advanced materials research and engineering innovation. You’ll work with world-class partners, drive transformative projects, and help future-proof UK manufacturing.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining engineering excellence.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.