Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead

Framatome SAS; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nuclear energy leader is seeking a Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead to provide strong leadership and integration across engineering teams for successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear and regulated industries, a relevant engineering degree, and a commitment to nuclear safety. The position is based at Sizewell in the UK with flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing with service

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme

Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to nuclear safety culture required.
• Experience in configuration management principles and lifecycle information control.
• In-depth understanding of nuclear safety codes and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and integration across engineering teams.
• Coordinate technical inputs and support configuration management.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet project standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline

Minimum 10 years’ experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries

Knowledge of nuclear power stations design

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead will provide strong leadership and integration across multidisciplinary engineering teams assigned to specific projects, to ensure successful delivery of nuclear projects. The role requires a deep commitment to nuclear safety culture, with broad technical experience across mechanical, piping, structural and civil engineering, combined with a sound understanding of the principles of process, electrical, and control & instrumentation (C&I) disciplines. The individual will operate with autonomy and responsibility, coordinating technical inputs, supporting configuration management, and ensuring that engineering solutions are robust and meet project standards, regulatory requirements and business objectives

Profile

The Nuclear Projects Engineering Lead shall report to the Head of Engineering and shall work closely with other the Engineering disciplines and Business Lines in the UK for:

• Technical Leadership & Integration
• Project Delivery
• Safety and Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Configuration & Information Management

Knowledge / Skills:

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline Chartered status within recognisable professional institutes is desirable. (CEng).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of nuclear power stations design
• Knowledge of Engineering processes, procedures, and operational requirements
• Broad, applied experience in mechanical, piping, structural and civil engineering, with proven ability to understand and apply the principles of process, electrical and C&I systems.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multidisciplinary inputs into coherent engineering solutions.
• Configuration management principles and lifecycle information control within engineering projects.
• In-depth understanding of nuclear safety culture, codes, standards (e.g. ASME III / VIII / B31.3, RCCM, EN, ISO 19443) and regulatory frameworks (ONR, IAEA).
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work autonomously, take responsibility, and be accountable for outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholder
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to set, achieve and maintain high standards of safety and quality
• Quality requirements for the use of engineering software
• Understanding of engineering supply chain management and contract administration in a nuclear context

Languages (level)

Security Clearance:

• The role requires the appropriate level of UK security clearance for work at Sizewell B
• The role is primarily based at the Sizewell B site, with occasional travel to other Framatome or client locations as required
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to project needs and site requirements

· 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

Job location

United Kingdom

Job location (site)

Sizewell (UK)

Travel

50%

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Background checking required ?

Non

General information

Legal company

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

2025-23518

Publication date

9/16/2025