JDO Electrical Operational Lead
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
7/7/2026Category
TB - CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONING - TB1 - Construction management
Job Opening Title
JDO Electrical Operational Lead
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
The JDO is managed by HPC Licensee and Manager of the HPC Project. It is made up of staff from:
- HPC managing the teams and owning the processes
- EPR-E EDVANCE and CNEPE who study and approve design changes as well as non-conformances within their scope of delegated authority
- Contractors who previously delivered the detailed design.
Within this organization the JDO Electrical Operational lead reports to the JDO Electrical Discipline lead (who also represents locally the Responsible Designer). The position is located on Hinkley Point C construction site.
The JDO Electrical team is the local Point of Contact for the management of topics related to electrical parts in the scope of works of the Responsible Designer for both BNI and CI/BoP (cable tray cables cabinets sensors etc.). Those topics relate to field events such as clarification request adaptation requests change request non-conformance etc.
The JDO Electrical team is an integrated team meaning that its made of Designer Client and Contractor resources.
In this context the Operational lead is responsible for:
- Coordinating the site request answers in their scope of delegated authority
- Coordinating the resolution of these requests with staff in the back-offices when required
- Looking over the teams performance in the frames defined by EPR-E and the Client
- Challenging requests and any other topics from the contractors and the Client from RD perspective
- Supporting other Team members with complex and/or long-lasting technical issues
- Supporting other Team members on their day-to-day work
- Coordinating the checks/Checking other Team members production from technical point of view
- Approving other Team members production
- Approving requests in the dedicated tool on behalf of the Client with a signed delegation
- Creating/Improving internal processes
- Being the JDO Discipline Lead back-up
- Being recognised as one of JDO Electrical team representant by JDO external stakeholders
- Being actively part of the newcomer path by creating new content and presenting some
- Looking over the continuity and the consistency of the design modified by the JDO teams.
Profile
Science mechanical engineering degree
10 years minimum in specification design procurement and installation of electrical components.
Field experience
Knowledge of RCC-E code
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
Experience in the management of transverse technical and contractual topics
Excellent Interpersonal skills conscientiousness organisation writing ability.
Good organizational writing and oral expression skills in English are essential for the realization of the activities of document production steering and interfaces with the various correspondents.
Ability to prioritise to manage numerous interfaces to question and understand the imperatives of other downstream disciplines. Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
Experience in big projects/industries and ability to understand complex organisations
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.