Operational Development Engineer

EDF Energy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operational Development Engineer at Hinkley Point C, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of nuclear energy in the UK. This position offers the opportunity to oversee maintenance practices, ensuring the safety and performance of nuclear assets. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering low carbon electricity to millions of homes. Your expertise will contribute to the development of the next generation of nuclear power stations, making a significant impact on the UK's energy landscape.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Health insurance

Gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Product discounts

Critical illness insurance

Technology vouchers

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree qualified in Engineering with experience in technical documentation.
• Understanding of UK nuclear regulatory framework and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and technical support for commissioning handover.
• Troubleshoot plant issues and develop standards for safe operations.

Skills

Engineering oversight

Technical documentation

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering

Tools

Asset Management tool

Job description

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About the Role

Are you ready to be part of one of the most ambitious projects at EDF? Based at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, with regular visits to other local sites, this role offers you the chance to bring your expertise in Maintenance Practices to an evolving project. Join us as an Operational Development Engineer and play a key role in shaping our digital future, delivering innovative solutions that benefit the UK and drive our organisation's growth and success.

The Opportunity

At Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.

As an Operational Development Engineer, you will support the Maintenance Leads in delivering the Comm-Ops Maintenance programme, ensuring our plant is fit for its operational life. Your technical expertise will be crucial in supporting the wider organisation.

You will oversee contractors to ensure assets meet operational safety and performance requirements. Additionally, you will help shape the next generation of Nuclear Power Stations in the UK, developing and implementing maintenance arrangements for a safe and reliable plant. Your role will also involve providing technical oversight during the construction of HPC, preparing for the handover of equipment from Commissioning and the subsequent day-to-day technical management for 60 years of commercial operation.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

The salary for this role is paying up to £57,000. You’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications. 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 we’ll 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

In this role, you will provide engineering oversight and technical support to assets pre/post-handover from commissioning. You will chair meetings, review documentation, and assess contractor compliance with care and maintenance arrangements.

When plant issues arise, you will use your technical expertise to troubleshoot and ensure robust corrective actions are in place to resolve issues and prevent recurrence. You will also contribute to the development of standards, procedures, and arrangements that support safe and reliable plant operations.

Your role will involve researching operating experiences from the wider nuclear industry and promoting their application to achieve World Class performance. You will maximise the effective use of your time and abilities, working flexibly within your range of competence and undertaking appropriate training and development to meet the needs of the business.

Who You Are

You are HNC/Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an appropriate Engineering discipline, with proven experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation. You have a proactive and analytical mindset, capable of working independently and taking initiative.

You possess a solid understanding of quality standards and requirements within the UK nuclear regulatory framework or similarly regulated environments. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, along with outstanding organisational and IT skills, set you apart.

You have strong commercial awareness and business acumen, with knowledge of maintenance practices applied in large engineering organisations across the mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines. Previous experience using an Asset Management tool is essential. You must be able to start on the HPC site no later than June 2025.

Closing date for applications is 22nd May, interviews will follow shortly after.

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