Information Management System (IMS) Team Lead

EDF UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks an experienced IMS Team Lead to manage the CAD and engineering tools infrastructure. This role involves leading a team, driving automation, and collaborating across departments to support crucial engineering projects, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong experience in managing technical teams. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing IMS or similar technical teams.
• Strong background in engineering tools, particularly AVEVA applications.
• Comfortable managing complex projects with scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Management System (IMS) team to ensure smooth operation.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement alignment solutions.
• Drive innovation through automation and digital optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Scripting in Python

Automation

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

AVEVA E3D

Engineering tools

Job description

Company Description

Step into a pivotal role at the heart of the UK's nuclear future. As an Information Management System (IMS) Team Lead at EDF EPR Engineering UK, you'll be part of a team shaping the infrastructure behind Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C – two of the most significant low‑carbon energy projects in Europe. If you're passionate about engineering systems, digital tools, and leading high‑performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Description

Aztec West, Bristol (Hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR‑E) is tasked with delivering the design for several nuclear island (NI) buildings, systems, and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project. This involves working through an integrated team, supporting HPC construction and commissioning efforts, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. As a result, a Technical Directorate is being established to oversee the engineering disciplines and technical expertise needed to successfully deliver these projects through EPR‑E's integrated teams.

As IMS Team Lead, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our CAD and engineering tools infrastructure. You'll lead a team of specialists, drive innovation through automation, and collaborate across departments to deliver solutions that support our engineering excellence.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

The salary range associated with this role is competitive (Grade C), dependent on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. 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 will 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’ll lead the Information Management System (IMS) team, which underpins the engineering design process by managing our CAD and engineering tools infrastructure. Your leadership will ensure these systems run smoothly, with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Working closely with engineering and IT teams, you'll identify and implement solutions that align with project goals. From troubleshooting technical issues to planning and delivering infrastructure upgrades, your work will directly support the success of Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.

You’ll also drive innovation through automation and digital optimisation, helping to future‑prove our engineering processes. Your role will be both strategic and hands‑on, ensuring the IMS team delivers high‑quality support while continuously evolving to meet the demands of complex nuclear projects.

Who You Are

You're an experienced engineering or IT professional with a degree in a relevant field and a strong background in managing IMS or similar technical teams. You bring established leadership experience and a deep understanding of engineering tools, particularly AVEVA applications like E3D, Engineering, and Diagrams.

Your technical expertise spans IT infrastructure, networks, and engineering software, and you're confident managing complex projects from planning through to execution. You’re also comfortable with scripting and automation, using tools like Python, PowerShell, or C# to streamline operations.

But beyond the tech, you're a collaborative leader who thrives in cross‑functional environments. You're passionate about mentoring others, solving problems, and delivering solutions that make a difference. If you're ready to lead a team at the forefront of engineering innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications Close

Applications close for this role on Friday 7th November, with interviews following shortly after.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Additional Information

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