JDO Equipment Engineer
Bridgwater - UK
Job Summary
General information
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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance the company designs services and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%).
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Publication date
5/13/2026Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design engineering management & Systems engineering
Job Opening Title
JDO Equipment Engineer
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Energise Your Career with Framatome UK Powering a Safer Smarter Nuclear Future
Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy recognised for delivering innovative value-added technologies that design build maintain and advance the worlds nuclear fleet. With 20000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide we provide components fuel and control systems for nuclear power plants along with a full suite of reactor services all focused on improving safety performance and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%) were driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK our team is already 400 strong and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry were aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.
Nows your chance to join a company thats shaping the energy transition where your expertise will matter your growth will be supported and your work will help power generations to come.
Job description
What are we hiring for
We are seeking a JDO Equipment Engineer to join our team in HPC.
What will you be doing
Within this position you will be responsible for:
Providing clarification of the deliverables necessary for the construction with the help of the Back Office (EPR E EDVANCE CNEPE)
Gathering input data analysing / updating hypothesis notes and loading description reports
Performing mechanical stresses analyses
Assessing equipment anchorage capacity
Potentially valve calculations
Proposing appropriate and proportionate modifications to equipment
Closing of open points and comments
Assessing and answering technical issues arising during manufacturing construction works erection.
Assessing and integrating modifications arising after packages handed-over to JDO
Undertaking hand calculations and running anchorage macros to assess the feasibility of a proposed modification
Checking calculation notes and guide drawings subcontracted to external companies
Proposing improvements for studies not yet finalised
Maintaining Edvances QA procedures in delivering the design
Working with CAD designers/detailers in the preparation of the design drawings
Leading technical meetings with suppliers or any other necessary support entities
Interfacing with several stakeholders
Technical solutions to construction issues
Analytical calculations
Management of multi disciplinary topics with multiple stakeholders
Contribute to a high performing team in a fast paced environment to support HPC construction
The engineer should possess good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. The engineer must have the ability to take a strategic view manage a multiplicity of interfaces summarise be proactive and meet commitments and deadlines. The engineer will be required to write clear well-presented technical documents and apply logical thinking.
Profile
What are we looking for
Ideal experience for this position would include:
Essential Qualifications Experience and Skills:
Science mechanical engineering degree
0 to 10 years of experience in specification design procurement and installation of mechanical components.
Excellent Interpersonal skills organisation writing ability.
Fluent English
Good organisational writing and oral expression skills are essential.
Desirable Qualifications Experience and Skills
Knowledge of RCC-E code
French speaker is a bonus
Field experience
Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software
Experience working in a multicultural environment
Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR
Experience in the management of transverse technical and contractual topics
Ability to prioritise to manage numerous interfaces to question and understand the imperatives of other downstream disciplines. Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
This role will require BPSS Clearance.
Benefits
Whats in it for you
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
Job location
United Kingdom Bridgwater
Job location (site)
Hinkley Point C
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Framatome’s teams design and build nuclear power plants, present at every stage of the process on all types of reactor technologies.