Meet the team: Senga

EDF Energy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Supply Chain Logistics Manager for the Hinkley Point C project. In this hybrid role, you will manage logistics for turbine building machinery, coordinating transportation and overseeing storage. The ideal candidate should have a background in logistics, with a degree in mechanical engineering preferred. This position offers opportunities for career growth in the nuclear sector and a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing logistics and supply chain operations.
• Understanding of safety and quality compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain elements of turbine building machinery deliveries.
• Coordinate transportation and oversee storage arrangements.
• Ensure equipment is maintained during storage.

Skills

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Coordination

Project Management

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Ever wondered what wine has in common with the equipment in a nuclear power station? As our Supply Chain Logistics Manager, Senga, will tell you, they both need to be transported safely from A to B and stored in the right conditions to avoid damage. He’s the former Logistics Director for a wine company and switched from working with grapes to generators when he joined the project in October 2020.

What’s your role on the Hinkley Point C project?

My role is a hybrid one: I’m a Project Manager who manages the supply chain aspects of the conventional island programme deliveries — essentially all the machinery within the turbine building, which is being supplied by GE. Once the equipment is ready to leave the manufacturing facility, I manage the arrangements to get it from there to Hinkley Point C, and ensure it is stored securely and safely.

In an ideal world, equipment would roll off the production line and go straight to site for installation. Due to tight site schedules and limited on-site storage space, we store some equipment in one of four off-site storage facilities for a short period until installation. We are responsible for maintaining and preserving the equipment during storage, so much of my time is spent liaising with manufacturers or checking the equipment in storage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply chain elements of the conventional island programme deliveries, including all turbine building machinery supplied by GE.
• Coordinate transportation from manufacturers to site and oversee off-site storage arrangements for equipment awaiting installation.
• Ensure equipment is stored securely and maintained to required standards during the storage period.
• Liaise with manufacturers and monitor equipment in storage to preserve condition and readiness for installation.

What’s been your journey to Hinkley Point C?

My background is non-nuclear, though I have always worked in logistics. In my last job, I oversaw the transportation of wine in crates around the world or as liquid shipments from countries like Australia and New Zealand to our bottling facility in Bristol. The value of the GE contract I manage now at Hinkley Point C is huge. Regulations in nuclear are stricter than in my previous roles.

What attracted you to working here?

I've always had an interest in nuclear energy. I studied mechanical engineering, and being local to Bristol/Southwest, I wanted to work at Hinkley Point C. EDF’s Net Zero mission resonates with me. I pursued opportunities via HPC Jobs Service and progressed from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager with responsibility for supply chain logistics.

Culture and environment

The culture at Hinkley Point C is collaborative and inclusive, with a focus on safety, quality, and process compliance. The environment supports speaking up, challenging mindsets, and maintaining a high-paced but structured workflow.

What do you like about the working environment?

Work-life balance is important, with a blended approach to working and flexibility in where and when you work. The role offers time between site, warehouses, and home, reducing lengthy commutes and supporting family life.

Satisfaction and career impact

Seeing the final product and knowing equipment is transported and stored safely gives real satisfaction. Being involved in building the first nuclear power station in a generation is a strong CV differentiator with growth opportunities within the project.

Next steps and recommendations

There are opportunities to grow within the nuclear sector; with the right skills and commitment, you can start at a junior level and advance. Training and mentoring are emphasized.