Nuclear Contract Engineering Lead for EDG & Design Change

ARDATEM; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ARDATEM UK, established to bring nuclear engineering expertise to the UK market, seeks a Contract Engineering Lead to manage the EDG contract for Sizewell C. You will oversee technical coordination, design progression, and supplier deliverables within the HPC framework.

You will lead on-site coordination with EDF EPR Engineering UK and cross-functional teams, ensuring risks and budgets are controlled while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science.
• Experience in nuclear engineering, ideally with EPR or PWR projects.
• Experience with mechanical equipment design, manufacturing and operation.
• Technical experience with diesel generators, backup power systems, or other complex mechanical/electrical systems.
• Strong experience in technical and contract management.
• Good understanding of equipment interfaces and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and project meetings with the client, suppliers and engineering teams.
• Monitor the technical progress of the EDG contract.
• Coordinate the Technical Leads and prioritise their activities.
• Follow up design, manufacturing and qualification activities.
• Review and approve technical documents and supplier deliverables.
• Manage technical issues, queries, design changes and contract amendments.
• Ensure the HPC design is replicated for Sizewell C with consideration of operating experience.
• Monitor risks, costs, schedule, quality and KPIs.
• Ensure good coordination between EDF EPR Engineering UK, Edvance France, the client and suppliers.
• Support and mentor other engineers and CELs.

Skills

Contract management

Project coordination

Mechanical/electrical systems

Technical communication

Risk management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

CEMAR

Teamcenter

UKDC

UKICM

OPM

Job description

ARDATEM UK, established to bring nuclear engineering expertise to the UK market, seeks a Contract Engineering Lead to manage the EDG contract for Sizewell C. You will oversee technical coordination, design progression, and supplier deliverables within the HPC framework.

You will lead on-site coordination with EDF EPR Engineering UK and cross-functional teams, ensuring risks and budgets are controlled while upholding safety and quality standards.