Civil Team Operational Lead

Framatome SAS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nuclear energy is seeking a Civil Team Operational Lead in Bristol to manage a civil engineering team for nuclear projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Civil Engineering, experience in nuclear design, and proficient in both English and preferably French. Responsibilities include overseeing design modifications, team management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance (4x salary)

Professional Body Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in designing buildings in the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of N2 area buildings and Layout.
• Fluent in English; French is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and production of design modifications.
• Manage the team's workload and subcontract tasks.
• Ensure compliance with methods and processes.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software

Fluent English

Experience in multicultural environments

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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

2026-24673

Publication date

1/15/2026

Job details

Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAC - Civil engineering, Layout and HVAC

Job Opening Title

Civil Team Operational Lead

Job type

Non fixed term

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. EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR‑E) established in 2023, oversees the design (basic design) and the realisation (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects. EPR‑E is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR‑E. As the N2 Area Civil Team Lead, you will manage a team comprising staff from EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR‑E), NNB, and partners. Your team will be responsible for delivering civil studies on the N2 buildings. You will be supported by engineering contractor teams from ICOS (a consortium of EGIS, SETEC, and TRACTEBEL) working under EPR‑E contracts to update and modify relevant deliverables, including detailed design and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the quality and production of design modifications within the N2 scope, including surveillance activities.
• Overseeing and monitoring the production of all impacted deliverables.
• Managing the team’s workload, including organising weekend work, and subcontracting tasks.
• Identifying and addressing the training needs of the team.
• Identifying and managing improvements in civil activities related to the discipline.
• Interacting with the Responsible Designer’s back‑office to manage civil design interfaces.
• Collaborating with the client (project and intelligent customer) to support the overall project within the JDO.
• Coordinating with other disciplines within the JDO to ensure project support.
• Supporting the JDO Discipline Lead in meeting the discipline’s overall needs, including production, training, quality, and recruitment.
• Approving updates and ensuring the continuity and consistency of design modifications, while ensuring compliance with methods, tools, processes, and delegated authority from the back‑office teams.
• Safeguarding the interests of the Responsible Designer regarding intellectual property and responsibility concerns.
• Ensuring the JDO team produces high‑quality deliverables to support the project.
• Ensuring the best solutions for the project are achieved, balancing the needs of NNB and RD stakeholders, including safety and environmental aspects.
• Approving Cat4 NCR and FCR on behalf of the client.

Profile

• Civil engineer with experience in design of buildings in the nuclear industry or with experience on subjects at the interface between design and construction.
• Knowledge of N2 area buildings and Layout.
• Previous design experience in nuclear engineering centre is a real asset.
• Knowledge of the ETC‑C code and safety requirements are recommended to answer to the requests.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR and associated studies/doctrine is a real asset.
• Fluent English, French is a bonus.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

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

United Kingdom, Bristol

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced