Vulcain Engineering - UK
Expeditor - Supplier & Delivery Assurance
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in expediting, supplier management, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, or project delivery, with a proven ability to manage supplier performance and delivery commitments. Strong risk management, recovery planning, stakeholder management, reporting, and supplier review skills are required; experience in regulated industries and willingness to travel for supplier visits are desirable.
Job Description
About Vulcain Engineering
Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.
In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).
The Position: Expeditor
We are looking for enthusiastic and driven Expeditor to join our growing team. This position offer an opportunity to be part of a high-profile and nationally significant nuclear project within a collaborative environment and supportive team structure. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise in supplier management, delivery assurance, and nuclear supply chain operations.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Expeditor will include:
- Manage supplier expediting activities for strategic, commissioning, and operational spare parts.
- Monitor supplier progress against manufacturing, procurement, inspection, and delivery schedules.
- Identify delivery risks early and drive mitigation and recovery actions to protect project deadlines.
- Conduct supplier visits across the UK and Central Europe to assess progress and validate delivery commitments.
- Collaborate with procurement, engineering, logistics, and project teams to resolve supply chain challenges.
- Produce regular delivery assurance reports, progress updates, and risk assessments for stakeholders.
- Maintain supplier performance data, delivery forecasts, and risk registers.
- Support continuous improvement of supplier performance management and expediting processes.
Preferred Profile:
Alongside a commitment to our values, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following essential skills and experience:
- Experience in expediting, supplier management, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, or project delivery environments.
- Proven ability to manage supplier performance and delivery commitments.
- Experience conducting supplier reviews, manufacturing follow-up activities, and delivery assurance assessments.
- Strong understanding of delivery risk management and recovery planning.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal teams.
- Experience producing reports, progress updates, and delivery performance metrics.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, logistics, supplier quality, or supply chain operations is advantageous.
- Experience within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Oil & Gas, or Major Projects is desirable.
- Ability and willingness to undertake supplier visits across the UK and Central Europe.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).
Remuneration & Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.
We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Private Medical & Dental Insurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
- Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
- Employee Assistance Programme
Why join us?
At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position.
Equal Opportunities:
Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.
Skills
About Vulcain Engineering - UK
Vulcain Engineering Ltd is an ambitious engineering consultancy which is supporting the UK Government’s policy objective of 2050 Net Zero Carbon through its involvement in large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. These include: - Hinkley Point C, the largest industrial European construction project; - Various renewable projects; and; - Fusion research. We want to be part of the on-going changes and transformation of infrastructure and energy production to meet the challenges of climate change. This involvement provides focus and meaning to our day-to-day work. Vulcain Engineering Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group, an international company which operates in 40 countries and employs over 2700 staff worldwide. We are proud that synergy with the group offers us a strong skill-set and corporate reach-back that enables us to perform in small regional as well as massive international projects. While benefiting from being part of the group, Vulcain Engineering also remains a medium-sized company which allows us to retain a flexible and friendly working environment.