Building Architectural Contract Engineering Lead (Sizewell C)

EDF Energy Limited; England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy Limited in the UK seeks an experienced Building Architectural Contract Engineering Lead for Sizewell C to drive design delivery of SZC2203/2205 contract buildings. The role requires strong leadership, multi-disciplinary coordination, and deep knowledge of UK nuclear regulations and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will manage design from concept to detailed design, work with internal teams and external designers, and ensure timely, safe, high-quality outcomes on one of

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural/architectural/mechanical engineering is required.
• Knowledge of UK Nuclear Regulations and legislation is essential.
• National Security Vetting (NSV CTC) is required.
• Chartership is desirable for progression.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage design delivery for SZC2203/2205 contract buildings to time, quality and safety.
• Lead the design from basic to detailed design with external designer support and project team.
• Coordinate multi-discipline activities and propose risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and security requirements throughout the design process.

Skills

Building design coordination

Nuclear safety requirements

Multi-discipline project management

UK building regulations knowledge

Civil/structural engineering

Strong communication

Leadership and initiative

Education

Degree in civil/structural/architectural/mechanical engineering

Chartership (desirable)

Tools

RIBA Plan of Work 2013

Engineering software packages

Job description

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Building Architectural Contract Engineering Lead (Sizewell C)

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Sizewell C

Vacancy Overview:

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.

Job Purpose / Overview

Integrated in the Design Delivery Management Site Building team within the Technical Directorate (TD) the role consists in overseeing and managing the design of the SZC2203 and the SZC2205 contract buildings. This includes:

The primary role of the Contract Engineering Lead (CEL) will be to manage the delivery of design of the SZC2203/SZC2205 contract buildings scope, to time, quality, safety and scope, and will be accountable for the assuming the technical management and day-to-day management of the scope, planning of the scope and proposing risk mitigation measures.

The purpose of the role is to manage the design of these contract buildings from basic design to detailed design, with the support of an external designer and SZC2203/2205 project team including building leads, mechanical lead, electrical lead, CDM Advisor, Nuclear Safety Lead and Architect.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Experienced in managing the design to meet nuclear safety and/or security requirements.
• Experience of designing facilities to withstand internal and external hazards and to meet security operational requirements.
• Experience in design management and coordination on large multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
• Experience in nuclear industry appreciated.
• Awareness of the nuclear safety related constraints
• Solid Technical knowledge of building design and construction
• Excellent knowledge of engineering procedures especially RIBA plan of work 2013, or equivalent.
• Experienced in buildings standards and engineering procedures in the UK.
• Accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy, results-oriented, leadership.
• Acknowledged organisational skills including the ability to delegate.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Languages : English (priority), French (appreciated)
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in engineering software packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of or experience of qualifying equipment to meet internal and external hazard requirements.
• Experience or knowledge of products for high security environments
• Project lifecycle experience including design, qualification, manufacturing, construction, commissioning or site-based operations.
• Experience of working within a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge/experience of design activities related to the Conventional industry (RIBA, BSRIA)
• Previous demonstrable project management experience

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent in civil/structural/architect/process/mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Good knowledge of UK Nuclear Regulations and legislation.
• National Security Vetting, Counter Terrorism Check (NSV CTC).

Desirable

• Chartership appreciated.
• A basic understanding of EPR design and the nuclear fuel cycle is beneficial.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.