Operational Development Engineer

EDF; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an Operational Development Engineer to oversee maintenance programmes for its nuclear power station. In this role, you will provide technical support, ensure asset compliance, and contribute to the long-term operational readiness of the plant. Ideal candidates should have a technical degree and experience in large engineering organizations. This position offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health insurance

Electric vehicle leasing

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation.
• Understanding of UK nuclear regulatory framework.
• Time-served apprenticeship or previous technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee maintenance programmes for a nuclear power station.
• Chair meetings and review documentation for compliance.
• Conduct troubleshooting and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of maintenance practices

Education

HNC, degree, or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline

Tools

Asset Management tools

Job description

Job Description

Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater.Do you have experience working in a Large Engineering Organisation, with knowledge and experience in Maintenance Practices? Are you looking to bring your knowledge to an ever-evolving project, through to an operational power station? If so, come and join EDF as an Operational Development Engineer!The OpportunityAs an Operational Development Engineer, you’ll support the Maintenance Leads in delivering the Comm-Ops Maintenance programme, ensuring the plant is prepared for its operational life and applying your technical expertise to support the wider organisation. You’ll oversee and govern contractor activities, ensuring assets meet their operational safety and performance requirements, whilst helping to shape the next generation of nuclear power stations in the UK through the development and implementation of robust maintenance arrangements.You’ll also provide technical oversight during the construction of Hinkley Point C, building knowledge of nuclear and conventional systems in readiness for the handover of equipment from commissioning. This will prepare you for supporting the safe and reliable operation of the plant over its 60-year lifecycle, contributing to the day-to-day technical management of one of the UK’s most significant energy projects.Pay, benefits and cultureAlongside a starting salary of £55,000 to £60,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.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 doingYou’ll provide engineering oversight and technical support to assets before and after handover from commissioning, ensuring they’re ready for safe and reliable operation. You’ll manage and oversee pre-operational maintenance routines, offering technical advice to the maintenance technician team as they carry out their work. You’ll also chair meetings, review documentation, and assess contractor compliance with care and maintenance arrangements.You’ll support troubleshooting activities when plant issues arise, applying your technical expertise to develop robust corrective actions and prevent recurrence. You’ll contribute to the development of standards, procedures, and arrangements to enable world-class plant performance and safe operations. In addition, you’ll research operating experience from the wider nuclear industry and promote its application to the HPC project. You’ll work flexibly within your area of competence, making the most effective use of your time and skills, while also undertaking training and development to meet the evolving needs of the business.Who you areYou will have engineering expertise to support the safe and reliable operation of a world-class nuclear power station. You’ll bring a strong technical background with an HNC, degree, or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline, and ideally time-served apprenticeship or previous technician experience. Experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation will be key, alongside a solid understanding of quality standards and requirements within the UK nuclear regulatory framework or similarly regulated environments.You’ll demonstrate a proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to collaborate with teams and contractors, while your commercial awareness and business acumen will support sound decision-making. Knowledge of maintenance practices in large engineering organisations, particularly across mechanical or electrical disciplines, and previous experience using Asset Management tools will be highly advantageous.If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you! To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last 3 years.Closing date for applications: 10th August 2025#HinkleyPointCJobs #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs



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