Engineering Lead - Nuclear Island Area Engineering Delivery

Aztec West, Bristol – with flexibility of working from other sites Hinkley Point C, Satellite Delivery Centre, Bridgwater, Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester, minimum of 3 days in office.

Are you at your best when driving high-profile and complex engineering topics, working collaboratively and engaging others to achieve effective resolution? Are you energised by applying your curiosity to seek out and steer challenging issues? Do you thrive in an environment where you will need to bring clarity and strategic awareness to break through complexity and uncertainty? Above all, are you passionate about helping Britain achieve Net Zero?


Opportunity…

As an Engineering Lead in Nuclear Island (NI), you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing the technical direction within the 'N3' Area of Hinkley Point C (HPC), particularly focusing buildings containing nuclear auxiliaries, emergency diesel generators, and radiological waste, treatment systems - with a special emphasis on providing strategic and delivery leadership in multi-disciplinary issues for Hinkley Point C (HPC). Your responsibilities will include driving major technical initiatives and providing strategic leadership on complex, multidisciplinary issues. You'll also work closely with the Commissioning and Pre-Operations functions, to prepare for future phases of the HPC project, driving success and innovation. 
 

In this role, you'll oversee safety critical structures, systems, and components, including emergency power supplies and radiological waste and effluent treatment systems, across various disciplines including civil, mechanical, I&C, electrical, and HVAC. Reporting to the N3 Area Engineering Manager, you'll take on a leadership role, spearheading the delivery of our most intricate and impactful technical initiatives.


Pay, benefits and culture…
Alongside a salary between £60,000 - £75,000 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…
As an Engineering Lead NI, you’ll work with a broad range of stakeholders to address emerging risks, solving cross-functional technical issues and achievingbest for project solutions. You’ll take the lead in managing risk strategies, balancing priorities to enhance visibility and informed decision-making across the HPC project. You'll be providing a decisive escalation route for issues which are deadlocked and act as a catalyst for innovative optioneering. 
 

You'll also be responsible for fostering strong relationships with key teams, ensuring the timely delivery of technical reports, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Additionally, you’ll mentor and support colleagues across the business, helping to achieve broader team and individual goals.


Who you are…
You will bring a technical backgound with a relevant degree in Engineering, or Science, with a drive to delivering a successful nuclear new build project in line with HPC's targets for safety, quality, time and cost. Ideally you'll bring experience in the nuclear industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of safety cases and regulatory frameworks, although this is not mandatory. 

You’ll showcase proficiency working across engineering disciplines, with the ability to collaborate effectively with subject matters experts and project managers. Your role will require leading technical and commercial discussions, managing substantial budgets, and ability to problem solve while maintaining a solid technical focus.

We’re looking for someone who has been involved in the project lifecycle of complex EPC projects, including design, construction, commissioning, and ideally operations. You’ll prioritise delivery excellence, ensuring project success through a results-driven approach.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll be navigating multi-level and multi-cultural environments within major projects and organisations. Proficiency in French would be an advantage but is not a requirement. 

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

Closing date for applications: 24th September 2024

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