Equipment Qualification Lead Engineer

If so, join EDF as the Equipment Qualification Lead Engineer and make a meaningful impact!
The Opportunity
As the Equipment Qualification (EQ) Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the technical aspects and ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and I&C equipment meet qualification standards for accident conditions. In this key leadership role, you will play a crucial part in driving the design, construction, and eventual commissioning and operation of the new nuclear projects at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a starting salary from £70,000, depending on experience, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We're talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome. We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we support you to pursue a career that's unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you'll be doing
You will focus on qualifying mechanical and/or electrical/I&C equipment for accident conditions. As a vital member of the team, your primary role as the EQ Lead Engineer will be to support the EQ Group Lead in coordinating NNB's design initiatives. This includes leading the daily execution of a portion of the team's scope, collaborating with other EQ lead engineers, mentoring junior EQ engineers, and overseeing tasks from supply chain partners.
You will manage the resolution of complex technical issues and conduct the technical review and acceptance of design documentation provided by the RD and suppliers. Additionally, work closely with Technical Engineering Leads to ensure thorough design substantiation, build relationships with stakeholders, facilitate communication with regulators, and provide technical input for risk management, all while assisting in the development of less experienced team members.
Who you are

Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester. Aztec West, Bristol, Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. Hybrid minimum of 2 days a week at office. Occasional international travel might be required.
Are you a proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments? Can you tackle problems head-on, deliver high-quality technical outputs, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams?
Do you excel at building strong relationships with stakeholders, driving results, and adapting quickly to new challenges while maintaining attention to detail?, You'll get to use your expertise in mechanical, electrical, or I&C component design and operation while showcasing your excellent communication skills. A good understanding of Safety Case principles, especially the application of ALARP throughout the project lifecycle, is key to your success. You'll play a vital role in leading multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering challenges.
Familiar with risk assessment methods and have knowledge of PWR nuclear power plant systems. Understanding UK Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and ONR guidance, as well as French EQ standards for equipment qualification, will also help you thrive. Plus, experience with ageing, obsolescence, or lifetime management of mechanical and electrical systems, along with proficiency in Teamcenter Engineering document management, would be a bonus. A relevant engineering degree and some hands-on design experience will round out your qualifications nicely!

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK's largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.