Nuclear Island Systems & Process Manager

Aztec West, Bristol – with flexibility for working from home, minimum 3 days a week in the office

Are you an experienced leader with engineering background ready to shape the future of low-carbon energy in the UK?

At EDF, we’re helping Britain achieve Net Zero, and we’re looking for a Systems & Process Engineering (ITBP) Manager to oversee the delivery of critical design and engineering activities for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear projects. This is an exciting leadership opportunity where you’ll guide a talented team to ensure the successful design and construction of nuclear power stations that will provide low-carbon electricity to millions of homes across the UK.

The Opportunity

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E), a subsidiary of Edvance, is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. At HPC, we are building two new nuclear reactors to generate low-carbon electricity for around six million homes. As part of the team, you’ll play a vital role in driving these innovative projects forward.

As the Systems & Process Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design and engineering activities for the Nuclear Island Systems, I&C, Commissioning and Electrical scopes, ensuring their integration and successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle. You will also oversee the multi-discipline teams, which total around 100 people.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside an excellent salary 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…

• Overseeing the delivery of safety, quality, schedule, cost, and design maturity for all Systems, I&C, Commissioning and Electrical scopes the integrated team.
• Leading the delivery of post-design and post-delivery activities for the Systems, I&C, Commissioning and Electrical scopes.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for all day-to-day operational management of HPC Nuclear Island Systems, I&C, Commissioning and Electrical scopes.
• Coordinating the transfer of Systems, I&C, Commissioning and Electrical scopes from France/Germany to the UK, ensuring a smooth and well-controlled transition.
• Ensuring timely and quality resolution of technical topics, open points, and issues within the integrated team’s scope.
• Managing the reporting of Risks & Opportunities within the integrated team’s scope.
• Managing interfaces with other integrated teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Managing a team budget of approximately £25-30m per annum, with a focus on the Project’s Change process.
• Building and leading the team to achieve the delivery of all transverse equipment activities on time, within quality standards, and budget.
• Developing the team’s skills and competencies to ensure ongoing success.
• Contributing to the leadership of the EPR-E Lead Team.

Who you are…

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to set high standards and create a strong safety culture within a regulated, technical environment.
• Experience in senior engineering leadership, ideally within the systems engineering area, would be beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of EPR design and engineering processes.

• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), balancing conflicting priorities while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience in providing pastoral care and fostering a healthy, supportive line management structure.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive experience in Nuclear New Build, EPR, or PWR projects.
• Strong understanding of UK laws, regulations, and best practices within the nuclear industry.

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

Closing date for applications: 16th January 2025

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