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Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead

Posted: 01/12/25
Recruiter:Framatome Limited
Reference:3037041514
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:Competitive
Location:Leiston, Suffolk
Description: About the entity
Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 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%), we're 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, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.
Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
Your missions
The Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead will provide strong leadership and integration across multidisciplinary engineering teams assigned to specific projects, to ensure successful delivery of nuclear projects. The role requires a deep commitment to nuclear safety culture, with broad technical experience across mechanical, piping, structural and civil engineering, combined with a sound understanding of the principles of process, electrical, and control & instrumentation (C&I) disciplines. The individual will operate with autonomy and responsibility, coordinating technical inputs, supporting configuration management, and ensuring that engineering solutions are robust and meet project standards, regulatory requirements and business objectives
You are
The Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead shall report to the Head of Engineering and shall work closely with other the Engineering disciplines and Business Lines in the UK for:
  • Technical Leadership & Integration
  • Project Delivery
  • Safety and Compliance
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Configuration & Information Management
  • Continuous Improvement

Knowledge / Skills:
  • Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline Chartered status within recognisable professional institutes is desirable. (CEng).
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of nuclear power stations design
  • Knowledge of Engineering processes, procedures, and operational requirements
  • Broad, applied experience in mechanical, piping, structural and civil engineering, with proven ability to understand and apply the principles of process, electrical and C&I systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate multidisciplinary inputs into coherent engineering solutions.
  • Configuration management principles and lifecycle information control within engineering projects.
  • In-depth understanding of nuclear safety culture, codes, standards (e.g. ASME III / VIII / B31.3, RCC 1 M, EN, ISO 19443) and regulatory frameworks (ONR, IAEA).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work autonomously, take responsibility, and be accountable for outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholder
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to set, achieve and maintain high standards of safety and quality
  • Quality requirements for the use of engineering software
  • Understanding of engineering supply chain management and contract administration in a nuclear context

Languages (level)
  • English fluent
  • Additional desirable

Security Clearance:
  • The role requires the appropriate level of UK security clearance for work at Sizewell B

Work Environment:
  • The role is primarily based at the Sizewell B site, with occasional travel to other Framatome or client
    locations as required
  • Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to project needs and site requirements

Additional information
Specialization: TAA - Design , engineering management & Systems engineering
Level of education (all) Bachelor
Place: United Kingdom, Europe, Sizewell (UK)
Employment level: Non cadre

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