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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%).

Reference number
2025-22640

Publication date
6/10/2025

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Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAB - Mechanical, HVAC & Civil Work coordination and management
Job Opening Title

HVAC Commissioning Engineer
Job type

Non fixed term
BU description

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.
Job description

The HVAC Commissioning Engineer will be based in the UK (Bristol).

The position operationally reports to the HPC Commissioning Group Lead in EPR-E.

MISSION

The HVAC Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the production of the commissioning documentation associated within the HVAC scope of the HPC Nuclear Island project.

He will support the wider Edvance commissioning team regarding all questions in interface with HVAC commissioning discipline.

He will also support the customer for any question related to the preparation of the test execution.

The key duties, responsibilities and deliverables of the HVAC Commissioning Engineer are as follows:

Preparatory phase
• Confirm the project data & internal organization with the discipline Lead (budget, time schedule, author - checker - approver)

• Identify the relevant stakeholders and means

• Check the maturity of the input data against reference configuration and/or upcoming changes

• Collect OPEX

• Record risks in the related register and propose mitigation plan, if any

• Arrange pre-job brief / kick-off meeting

• Open the study file

Execution phase
• Produce the deliverables in compliance with Edvance engineering procedures and taking into account OPEX from other EPR projects

• Get the deliverables checked by the relevant parties - resolve outstanding issues and comments

• Survey commissioning deliverables elaborated by others (e.g. contractors) with respect to project standards

• Feed the study file as tasks evolve

• Support I&C function tests at test bay (France) including test result assessment

Monitoring phase
• Report progress towards initial time schedule & budget

• Update risk register on a need basis

Close out phase
• Get approval of the deliverables by the relevant parties without comments (PTP, SAN, SCP and CP)

• Store both the above mentioned deliverables and associated study files in the EDMS

The main stakeholders interfacing with the HVAC Commissioning Engineer will be:

• In the client organisation NNB, the HPC HVAC commissioning Manager and the HVAC Senior Commissioning Manager,

• In Edvance:

o the system design teams in charge of HVAC design

o the other commissioning leaders (Fluid systems, Electrical, I&C, ...)

o contracts and equipment teams

o configuration team

o installation/construction teams

Profile

The Skills

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline)
First successful experience in Nuclear Engineering (2/5 years' experience)
Knowledge of EPR design, UK context is a plus
Experience in multi-disciplinary teams on large projects
Knowledge of System Engineering principles

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

Able to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels,
Motivated and disciplined with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work across multiple workstreams,
Able to write and review technical documents which present complex arguments clearly,
Able to take a proactive approach to management and resolution of technical topics,
Strong organisational and communication skills, able to liaise between multiple stakeholders and maintain a clear overview for specific topics

Languages (level)

• English fluent (minimum B2)

• French is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)

• 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)

• 1% min Employee

• Individual and family private health care

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Employee assistance programme (EAP)

• Income Protection

• Professional Membership (1 per year)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Language Courses
Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location
Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol
Job location (site)

Aztec West
Travel

No
Job family

Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required

Master
Minimum level of experience required

Experienced
Employment level

Non cadre