EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a British engineering company delivering design and engineering activities for UK EPR projects in Britain. It is a subsidiary of Edvance SAS and part of EDF Group.

EPR-E is responsible for the following activities:

• Detailed design activities for Hinkley Point C Units 1 & 2 project on a scope including the NI buildings and part of the CI/BOP buildings, plus related systems, components and contracts;
• Engineering support to Hinkley Point C Units 1 & 2 site for Nuclear Island Construction and Commissioning activities;
• Design feasibility and detailed design activities for Sizewell C Units 1 & 2 project;
• EPR-E has responsibility for the UK Context topic for the UK EPR projects.

Considering the progress of HPC design and construction, design stability is a key success factor of the project from now on. The key success factor for SZC is the design replication, which is at the core of the project’s commercial competitiveness. The role of the Chief Engineer is strongly linked to these two key success factors.

As the Chief Engineer, you will hold a pivotal Senior Leadership position within EPR-E, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

You will be a key member of the EPR-E Executive Committee (EXCOM), driving technical excellence and strategic alignment across our projects. Key Responsabilities:

• Technical Leadership: Ensure  the DISC & Edvance Engineering teams effectively support the design replication for the SZC project ; be a member of the EDF CTNN (Comite Technique Nouveau Nucleaire)
• Product Ownership: Act as “UK EPR Product Owner”, maintaining and disseminating knowledge of UK EPR design specificities and guiding critical decision-making processes.
• Transformation Driver: Lead the integration with the DISC Engineering Transformation programme, steering the transformation plan within EPR-E.
• Consortium Leadership: Act as the SZC NSA (Nuclear Services Agreement) Consortium Technical Director, and manage the NSA Consortium technical directorate
• Nuclear Safety & Quality: Oversee nuclear safety and quality, with the EPR-E Nuclear Safety and Quality Manager reporting directly to you.
• Technical Integration: Develop and enhance  Technical Integration competencies  within EPR-E, providing  oversight and support to the Transverse Discipline Manager.
• Innovation Sponsorship: Champion the Innovation Network within EPR-E, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement.

You will work closely with the technical directorates of Edvance and CNEPE for both HPC and SZC projects, as well as with the SZC Client Engineering Directorate, EDF Energy Nuclear Services, and Chief Engineers. Additionally, you will collaborate with the DISC and Edvance Transformation teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of engineering strategies

PERSPECTIVES

Potential roles following a Chief Engineer role can include a senior leadership position in an Engineering Unit or Large Project.

General and technical background expected

• Senior management experience in nuclear engineering and new nuclear build projects
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical integration or project management senior roles for EPR nuclear power plant design
• Project management / delivery experience
• Knowledge of EPR engineering process
• Science, engineering degree or equivalent

 
Skills required

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience of leading large teams in complex environments
• Strong technical knowledge of the EPR design and ideally UK EPR design
• Robust knowledge and extensive experience of the EPR design and engineering processes
• Project management skills and delivery focused approach
• 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

Languages (level)

• English fluent,
• French is a bonus