Engineering Capital Equipment Acquisition Lead (12 month FTC)

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 on the ncc - innovating for industry careers job site.

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 through our company careers pages 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.