Civil Engineer

Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater

Are you a qualified engineer with experience in designing buildings within the nuclear industry? Do you have expertise in areas bridging design and construction phases? Are you looking to develop your expertise and build experience the exciting and challenging environment of nuclear new build? If so, come and join EDF as a Civil Engineer!

The Opportunity

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is tasked with delivering the design for several nuclear island (NI) buildings, systems, and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project. This involves working through an integrated team, supporting HPC construction and commissioning efforts, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. As a result, a Technical Directorate is being established to oversee the engineering disciplines and technical expertise needed to successfully deliver these projects through EPR-E’s integrated teams.

As a Civil Engineer within the Joint Design Organisation (JDO), you will support field design activities for civil works in a designated area, primarily managing design modifications and clarifications before and during on-site construction.

The JDO is an integrated team comprising representatives from the HPC Client (NNB), EDVANCE, CNEPE, and contractors responsible for detailed design studies. Your role will involve providing technical support at the HPC EPR site to address issues arising during construction, testing, and commissioning operations.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a salary from £52,000 to £55,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in delivering civil design assessments to support the construction process, working closely with other disciplines to ensure seamless integration. This includes managing the quality of design package modifications within your scope, overseeing surveillance activities, and leading the production of impacted deliverables. You will collaborate with the JDO team and the client to ensure alignment with project objectives, contributing to the overall success of the project.

Additionally, you’ll support the JDO civil team lead by addressing the team’s needs in production, technical matters, and quality control. A key part of your responsibilities will be reviewing and approving deliverables issued by back-office teams and updated by the JDO teams, ensuring that design changes maintain continuity and consistency. You’ll also make sure that all methods, tools, and delegated authorities from back-office teams are adhered to throughout the project.

You’ll protect the interests of the Responsible Designer by monitoring intellectual property and ensuring accountability when design modifications are made by the JDO teams. Your role will be critical in ensuring that high-quality deliverables are produced to support the project's objectives, while maintaining the integrity of the original design and its compliance with all necessary standards.

Who you are

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in designing buildings within the nuclear industry, particularly in areas bridging design and construction phases. Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software is essential whilst experience in multicultural environments and knowledge of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project or previous EPR projects are highly valued. Familiarity with the ETC-C code and safety requirements is advantageous.

You should have experience managing cross-disciplinary technical topics and a background in civil construction. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organisational abilities, and excellent writing skills are essential for document production, project management, and effective communication with various stakeholders. The ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple interfaces, and understand the imperatives of downstream disciplines is also crucial.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications: 11th February 2025.

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