Research Engineer Graphite

EDF Energy; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in graphite to drive vital R&D initiatives. In this hybrid role based in Gloucester, you will collaborate with technical experts and manage interventions that support operational lifetimes and future technologies in nuclear generation. The position requires strong project management skills and an engineering degree. A competitive salary, bonuses, and customizable benefits are offered, alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Annual bonus potential

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits including electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects for successful delivery.
• Ability to interpret varied technical information.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to support R&D for the Graphite AGR strategy.
• Support innovative graphite disposal programmes.
• Coordinate R&D activities with partners.
• Articulate R&D strategies for graphite programmes.
• Prepare documentation for governance boards.

Skills

Project management

Technical information interpretation

Clear communication

Collaborative working

Education

Degree or PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Ready to help shape the research that supports safe, reliable nuclear generation across the UK? Keen to develop your technical expertise while contributing to work that truly matters? At EDF, Success is Personal – and your growth is at the heart of what we do.

You’ll play a key role in research that supports the transition towards An Electric Britain, using your technical insight to guide innovative graphite programmes across our fleet. From developing knowledge that supports AGR lifetime ambitions to exploring future reactor technology applications, your work will directly contribute to our long‑term strategy.

This hybrid role is based at our #Gloucester Business Park office, with 2–3 days a week on site. You’ll collaborate with specialists, technical leads, and partners across the UK, building relationships that support impactful R&D delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working with specialist engineers to understand current and future R&D activities that support the Graphite AGR operational lifetime strategy.
• Supporting an innovative graphite disposal programme in collaboration with Nuclear Restoration Services and other industry stakeholders.
• Co‑ordinating graphite related R&D activities across internal and external partners.
• Developing and clearly articulating R&D strategy related to graphite programmes.
• Preparing documentation, briefings, and updates for governance and strategy boards.
• Building expertise in graphite topics to become an active contributor to ongoing R&D programmes.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Research Engineer for Graphite who is collaborative, curious, and eager to build expertise across complex technical challenges. Are you experienced in…?

• Managing projects to ensure successful and timely delivery
• Understanding and interpreting varied technical information
• Communicating complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Working with internal teams, partners and research bodies to deliver shared outcomes
• Holding a degree or PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive starting salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing date for applications is 24th February, interviews will follow shortly after.

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