Programme Engineering Managers (Nuclear)

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious and transformative projects in the UK? The Sizewell C Technical Directorate (TD) are looking for passionate Programme Engineering Managers to join us across our dynamic delivery programmes: Nuclear Island (NI) and Conventional Island/BOP (CI/BOP).

Nuclear Island (NI): is the heart of a nuclear power plant, housing critical components like the reactor, steam generators, and containment structure. It is responsible for generating heat through nuclear fission and ensuring safety with robust systems and controls. The NI works alongside the Conventional Island, which converts steam into electricity, forming the core of the plant's operations.

Conventional Island (CI): refers to the part of a power plant that directly generates electricity, including systems like the boiler, turbine, generator, and condenser. Balance of Plant (BOP) encompasses the supporting infrastructure and systems that ensure the plant operates efficiently, such as electrical, cooling, fuel handling, and control systems, but are not directly involved in power generation.

Why This Role Matters

As a Programme Engineering Manager, you'll be the crucial connection between the Sizewell C Technical Directorate and our delivery programmes. You'll be embedded within your programme, ensuring the seamless integration of technical expertise to meet objectives and priorities.

Your role will:

- Drive Impact: Work alongside programme managers to achieve key milestones while ensuring design excellence.
- Leverage Expertise: Collaborate with specialists from across the Technical Directorate to unlock innovative solutions.
- Enable Success: Act as the linchpin that ensures alignment between technical strategies and programme delivery.

Proven experience in engineering and programme management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to interface effectively across teams.
- A passion for delivering high-quality solutions in complex, fast-paced environments.
Qualifications & Skills:

To thrive in this role, you'll need a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and adaptability in complex environments:

- A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field
- Proven ability to build and lead diverse teams.
- Expertise in design processes, EPR systems, and NEC/FIDIC contracts.
- Experience in complex, high-safety regulatory environments.
- Skilled in engineering systems, documentation, and nuclear specifications (e.g., BTR, BTS).
- French language speaking would be advantageous.
Why Join SZC?

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., Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050., Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its 'nuclear family'.

As a Sizewell C employee, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email, or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.

- Sizewell C Limited will be moving offices from 90 Whitfield Street to 25 Copthall Avenue. 25 Copthall Avenue is a modern building just a short walk from Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations. Sizewell C will occupy the whole of the 4th floor. We are targeting a move in February 2025.This role will be contractually based at 25 Copthall Avenue. However, depending on the date of the move there may be a period that you will be required to work temporarily from our existing office at 90 Whitfield Street

Power in Diversity
Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome. To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.

Every worker on Sizewell C, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.

By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values: Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate. Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance.

Humility: Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise. Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other. Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently. Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits
We're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.