Civil Team Operational Lead

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) established in 2023 oversees the design (basic design) and the realisation (studies procurement erection testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects.

EPR-E is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team support to HPC construction and commissioning activities and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore a Technical Directorate is being created responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E.

As the N2 Area Civil Team Lead you will manage a team comprising staff from EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) NNB and partners. Your team will be responsible for delivering civil studies on the N2 buildings. You will be supported by engineering contractor teams from ICOS (a consortium of EGIS SETEC and TRACTEBEL) working under EPR-E contracts to update and modify relevant deliverables including detailed design and calculations.

You will be responsible for the following:

Leading the quality and production of design modifications within the N2 scope including surveillance activities.

Overseeing and monitoring the production of all impacted deliverables.

Managing the teams workload including organizing weekend work and subcontracting tasks.

Identifying and addressing the training needs of the team.

Identifying and managing improvements in civil activities related to the discipline.

Interacting with the Responsible Designers back-office to manage civil design interfaces.

Collaborating with the client (project and intelligent customer) to support the overall project within the JDO.

Coordinating with other disciplines within the JDO to ensure project support.

Supporting the JDO Discipline Lead in meeting the disciplines overall needs including production training quality and recruitment.

Approving updates and ensuring the continuity and consistency of design modifications while ensuring compliance with methods tools processes and delegated authority from the back-office teams.

Safeguarding the interests of the Responsible Designer regarding intellectual property and responsibility concerns.

Ensuring the JDO team produces high-quality deliverables to support the project.

Ensuring the best solutions for the project are achieved balancing the needs of NNB and RD stakeholders including safety and environmental aspects.

Approving Cat4 NCR and FCR on behalf of the client.

To be considered the following qualifications experience and skills are essential:

Civil engineer with experience in design of buildings in the nuclear industry or with experience on subjects at the interface between design and construction

Knowledge of N2 area buildings and Layout.

Previous design experience in nuclear engineering centre is a real asset.

Knowledge of the ETC-C code and safety requirements are recommended to answer to the requests.

Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software.

Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset.

Fluent English French is a bonus

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)

Individual and family private health care

Dental insurance for employees

Cashplan Level 2 cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Income Protection

Professional Body Membership

Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

Babbel learn a new language

Generous family leave Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.