Engineering Sequence Lead

Framatome; West of England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Dental insurance

Cashplan – Level 2

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Income protection

Professional body membership

Electric car salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family leave

Job summary

Framatome, a global leader in nuclear energy, is hiring an Engineering Sequence Lead for the Bristol area. You will oversee L3 sequencing interfaces, drive cross-disciplinary engineering alignment, and ensure timely delivery of the NI Programme scope through to CS1 landing.

Strong leadership, communication, and MT/team coordination are essential. Role requires extensive experience in senior engineering, project management, and knowledge of EPR design processes.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• At least 5 years’ experience in senior engineering / leadership / project management.
• Nuclear New Build, EPR or PWR experience.
• Robust knowledge and extensive experience of the EPR design and engineering processes.
• Project and delivery management experience.
• Good understanding of UK laws, regulations, nuclear industry operating experience and best practices.
• Ability to productively coach and support others with the team.
• Knowledge of the HPC or FA3 project.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills in a highly regulated, technical environment; strong nuclear safety culture.
• Comfortable working as part of a MDT

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee L3 sequencing and interfaces across NI Programme scope.
• Oversee de-risking activities and data enhancement initiatives.
• Plan and execute replication activities aligned with revised sequences.
• Manage critical L3 interfaces and interdependencies with Nuclear Safety and Civil sequences.
• Ensure technical consistency across engineering sequences and adjust as needed.
• Provide visibility of risks to the NI Engineering Programme Head and CLT.
• Identify and manage operational risks and data readiness for RC0 and HPC.
• Align Task Orders, replication activities, and L3 schedule with PMs.
• Act as primary interface with CNEPE and CLT on sequencing matters.
• Monitor input data maturity and delivery with HPC RD IPCM and NNB As-Built teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Nuclear engineering

EPR design

UK regulations

Stakeholder management

Coaching

MDT teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Job Opening Title

Engineering Sequence Lead

Job type

Non fixed term

At Framatome we are 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 22,000 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 now over 500 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey. 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.

What are we hiring for?

We are seeking a Engineering Sequence Lead to join our team in Aztec West, Bristol.The purpose of this role is to provide oversight of critical L3 schedule interfaces, ensure technical consistency across engineering disciplines, and drive the integrated and coordinated delivery of the NI Programme scope through to the CS1 landing.

What will you be doing?

Within this position you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the effective integration, sequencing, and coordination of engineering activities across the NI Programme scope, supporting the successful delivery of the CS1 landing strategy.
• Overseeing de-risking activities agreed with the Employer in preparation for replication activities, including HPC data enhancement initiatives and 2D/3D design reviews.
• Ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of replication activities in alignment with the revised engineering sequence and overall programme delivery objectives.
• Overseeing critical L3 schedule interfaces and interdependencies across engineering sequences within the NI Programme scope, as well as with Nuclear Safety and Civil sequences, to ensure integrated and coordinated delivery.
• Ensuring technical consistency and alignment across engineering sequences, proposing sequence adjustments and realignment measures where necessary to support CS1 landing objectives and replication preservation initiatives.
• Providing timely visibility and escalation of emerging risks and opportunities arising from replication activities to the Head of the NI Engineering Programme and the SZC Sequence Lead within the Client Leadership Team (CLT).
• Leading the identification, assessment, and management of operational risks and opportunities associated with RC0 and HPC input data readiness.
• Ensuring alignment between Task Orders, replication activities, and the L3 schedule, in collaboration with Project Managers and Project Controls teams.
• Acting as the primary coordination interface with CNEPE and the CLT on matters relating to engineering sequencing and replication activities.
• Liaising with the HPC RD IPCM team and NNB As-Built organisations to monitor the maturity and timely delivery of key input data, including SDP, GR, OP/DC, and remaining works, and assessing their impact on programme delivery.
• Supporting informed decision-making by maintaining visibility of schedule, technical, and delivery risks associated with engineering replication and sequencing activities.

Profile

What are we looking for?

Your background may include some of the following:

Qualifications:

• Degree Level or equivalent in a relevant subject;
• At least 5 years’ experience in senior engineering / leadership / project management;
• Nuclear New Build, EPR or PWR experience;
• Robust knowledge and extensive experience of the EPR design and engineering processes;
• Project and delivery management experience;
• Good understanding of requirements and expectations of UK laws, regulations, nuclear industry operating experience and best practices;
• Ability to productively coach and support others with the team;
• Knowledge of the HPC or FA3 project;
• Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills;
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent leadership and communication skills in a highly regulated, technical environment;, setting exemplary standards to create a strong nuclear safety and safety culture;
• Comfortable working as part of an MDT (multi-disciplinary team),

Languages (level)

• French – bonus

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance – individual cover
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover - individual and family cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Generous family leave

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

Reference number

2026-28048

Reference number

2026-28048

Publication date

10/14/2026

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