Head of Mechanical Branch

Framatome; West of England; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Babbel – language learning

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking a Head of Mechanical Branch at Bristol to lead the Mechanical Branch across the SZC project. You will oversee technical, quality, cost and schedule aspects, manage a multi-disciplinary team in the UK, France and Germany, and coordinate with DQPI and other EDF Group entities to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role emphasises design replication, risk management, and interface with Quality Directorate, aiming for top safety and quality standards within a regulated

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.
• Leadership experience in a highly regulated, technical environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Exemplary team and pastoral management skills.
• Ability to set, achieve and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the Mechanical Branch (c. 8 direct reports).
• Representing the Mechanical Branch in the SZC Project Senior Leadership Team.
• Management and coordination of all activities assigned to the Mechanical Branch including those delivered through service agreement with DQPI and other EDF Group entities.
• Interfaces between the Mechanical Branch and other internal parties involved in the SZC Project.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Accountability for delivery of the Mechanical Branch against the commitments made in the task orders (quality, timeline and cost) and at completion.
• Provisions of material for building up the Task Orders and subsequent Variations in relation to the scope of the Mechanical Branch.
• Arbitration and steering, or escalade to a higher level for activities in the remit of the Mechanical Branch.
• Management and accountability for technical integration within the scope of works of the Mechanical Branch, including management and resolution of open points as well as alignment with the Project Reference Configuration.
• Management of the technical interface with Quality Directorate within SZC Co, including participation to the Manufacturing SteerCo.
• Managing a budget of[ET1][AF2] 450-500kh per year
• Managing a multi-disciplinary delivery team in the UK, France and Germany to achieve delivery
• Other Senior Leadership responsibilities as part of the EPR-E Senior Lead Team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Nuclear engineering

EPR design

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Opening Title

Head of Mechanical Branch

Job type

Non fixed term

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear FutureFramatome is 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 20,000 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 already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.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 you’ll be doing…

The Head of Mechanical Branch reports operationally to the SZC NI Project Director This role has an overall accountability on Technical, Quality, Cost and Schedule aspects for the scope of the Mechanical Branch, which includes:

• Mechanical equipment of the Nuclear Island (design replication, technical input to procurement, technical management of the contract, review and acceptance of documents from supply chain, resolution of technical issues, review of manufacturing non-conformances, etc.)
• Mechanical fluid systems of the Nuclear Island (design replication, resolution of technical issues, etc.)

The role supervises the delivery from the disciplines and the contributing entities located in the UK as well as in France and Germany. The role includes in particular the management of the interface with DQPI (in French “Direction de la Qualite de la Performance Industrielle”) who are delivering works in relation to manufacturing activities.

This role will ensure that design replication is seen as a critical strategic activity and key to the success of our activities and bears responsibility for putting under control replication of equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operational management of the Mechanical Branch (c. 8 direct reports)
• Representing the Mechanical Branch in the SZC Project Senior Leadership Team
• Management and coordination of all activities assigned to the Mechanical Branch including those delivered through service agreement with DQPI and other EDF Group entities,
• Interfaces between the Mechanical Branch and other internal parties involved in the SZC Project,
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Accountability for delivery of the Mechanical Branch against the commitments made in the task orders (quality, timeline and cost) and at completion.
• Provisions of material for building up the Task Orders and subsequent Variations in relation to the scope of the Mechanical Branch,
• Arbitration and steering, or escalade to a higher level for activities in the remit of the Mechanical Branch,
• Management and accountability for technical integration within the scope of works of the Mechanical Branch, including management and resolution of open points as well as alignment with the Project Reference Configuration,
• Management of the technical interface with Quality Directorate within SZC Co, including participation to the Manufacturing SteerCo
• Managing a budget of[ET1][AF2] 450-500kh per year
• Managing a multi-disciplinary delivery team in the UK, France and Germany to achieve delivery
• Other Senior Leadership responsibilities as part of the EPR-E Senior Lead Team.

Profile

Your background may include some of the following (not exhaustive):

• 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
• Leadership experience in a highly regulated, technical environment
• Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Exemplary team and pastoral management skills
• Ability to set, achieve and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality

Languages (level)

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
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Master

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%).

Reference number

2026-27076

Publication date

7/13/2026