Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nuclear energy is seeking a Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead in Bristol, UK. The ideal candidate should have an Engineering Degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience in nuclear or similarly regulated industries. Responsibilities include leading engineering teams and ensuring project delivery while maintaining safety and compliance standards. The role requires in-depth knowledge of nuclear safety culture and strong communication skills, with duties primarily at the Sizewell B site and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries.
• Chartered status within recognisable professional institutes is desirable (CEng).
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure successful delivery of nuclear projects.
• Collaborate with the Head of Engineering for Technical Leadership & Integration.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Nuclear safety culture

Autonomy

Collaboration

Education

Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Framatome 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 500 dedicated professionals in 2025. 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 to come.

Responsibilities

• The Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead provides strong leadership and integration across multidisciplinary engineering teams assigned to specific projects to ensure successful delivery of nuclear projects.
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to nuclear safety culture and applies broad technical experience across mechanical, piping, structural, civil engineering, with understanding of process, electrical, and control & instrumentation (C&I) disciplines.
• Operates with autonomy and responsibility, coordinating technical inputs, supporting configuration management, and ensuring engineering solutions meet project standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Collaborates with the Head of Engineering and other engineering disciplines and UK Business Lines for Technical Leadership & Integration, Project Delivery, Safety and Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Configuration & Information Management, and Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or related discipline. Chartered status within recognisable professional institutes is desirable (CEng).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of nuclear power station design; knowledge of engineering processes, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Broad, applied experience in mechanical, piping, structural and civil engineering with ability to apply principles of process, electrical and C&I systems.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multidisciplinary inputs into coherent engineering solutions.
• Experience with configuration management principles and lifecycle information control within engineering projects.
• In-depth understanding of nuclear safety culture, codes and standards (e.g. ASME III / VIII / B31.3, RCC-M, EN, ISO 19443) and regulatory frameworks (ONR, IAEA).
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work autonomously, take responsibility, and be accountable for outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Leadership skills and ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to set, achieve and maintain high standards of safety and quality; understanding of engineering software quality requirements.
• Understanding of engineering supply chain management and contract administration in a nuclear context.
• Fluent English.

Security Clearance and Work Environment

• The role requires the appropriate level of UK security clearance for work at Sizewell B.
• The role is primarily based at the Sizewell B site, with occasional travel to other Framatome or client locations as required.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to project needs and site requirements.