Szc Deputy Project Director

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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 18,000 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
2025-19602

Publication date
1/17/2025

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Category

G - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - G1 - Project Management
Job Opening Title

Szc Deputy Project Director (Nuclear Island)
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.
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide.
In particular, EDF EPR Engineering UK is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project.
At HPC we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.
For the SZC Project, work on the replication strategy and some early design studies are already underway and being delivered and managed from both France and UK.
We are looking to recruit for the role of SZC Deputy Project Director (Nuclear Island)
Job description

The role of SZC Deputy Project Director (NI) is a key leadership role in the SZC Project Organization within Edvance and EPR-E. As deputy to the SZC Project Director (NI), the SZC Deputy Project Director (NI) will be responsible for:

1. The delivery and operational performance for the SZC Project within EPR-E;

2. Ensuring all SZC Project activities in EPR-E are delivered in accordance with the SZC contract;

3. Oversight of the overall project delivery performance

4. Carrying out other project leadership activities as delegate of and in agreement with the SZC NI Project Director where the Deputy Project Director either provides support to or takes direct responsibility for these activities. This can include acting on behalf of the Project Director in the relationship and interactions with the SZC Client teams.

The Deputy Project Director represents the Project Director in a number of project committees and governance meetings as required and has line management responsibility for the UK-based SZC teams.

As deputy to the SZC Project Director (NI), the SZC Deputy Project Director (NI) will be responsible for:

1. The delivery and operational performance (to safety, quality, time & cost objectives) of all UK-based activities for the SZC Project within EPR-E;

2. The oversight of overall delivery and operational performance (to safety, quality, time & cost objectives) of the project.

3. Ensuring all SZC Project activities in EPR-E are delivered in accordance with the SZC contract: Delivery of technical work packages for the SZC design replication and engineering;

• Overall NI Project Management and Engineering Management (including Technical Integration, Configuration Management, Data, Tools...) on behalf of the SZC NI Project Director;

• Appointment of all senior management key UK-based positions in the Project Organisation.

4. Carrying out other project leadership activities as delegate of and in agreement with the SZC NI Project Director where the Deputy Project Director either provides support to or takes direct responsibility for these activities. This can include acting on behalf of the Project Director in the relationship and interactions with the SZC Client teams.

Dimensions

Financial - Managing a Project Delivery budget ~£10m per annum

Other - Responsible for:

• Managing a large team of project leaders and experienced engineers;

• Developing skills & competences of the team;

• Other Leadership responsibilities as part of the SZC & EDF EPR Engineering leadership teams;

• Resolution of project and engineering topics in support of the SZC client organization.

Profile

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Degree Level or equivalent in a relevant subject;
At least 5 years' experience in senior engineering / leadership / project management;
Senior leadership experience in project management and engineering delivery;
Nuclear New Build, EPR or PWR experience;
Robust knowledge and extensive experience of the EPR design and engineering processes;
Project and delivery management experience;
Good understanding of requirements and expectations of UK laws, regulations, nuclear industry operating experience and best practices;
Leadership experience in a highly regulated, technical environment;
Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills;
Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external

• stakeholders;

Exemplary team management skills;
Ability to set, achieve and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality;
Fluent English.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Working knowledge of the French language;

• Experience interfacing with regulators.

Key Competencies

Behavioural Competences

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, setting exemplary standards to create a strong nuclear safety and safety culture;

• Experience of leading large teams in complex environments

• Maintains a high drive to set a clear identity for their team, and to create a culture that develops high performing staff who embody Edvance UK values and behaviours;

• Comfortable working as part of an MDT (multi-disciplinary team), able to balance conflicting priorities;

• Enjoys being inclusive while working in a multicultural environment;

• Naturally promotes positive, pro-active and collaborative behaviours, creating an environment where people want to work;

• Takes the overall lead to ensure that the appropriate level of pastoral care is implemented in their group through a healthy line management structure;

• Interested in people and their careers, seeks to ensure effective cross-mentoring to support skill development and high performance;

• Positive, calm and can-do attitude. Able to find pragmatic resolutions to multiple and often conflicting requests for resource and technical expertise, when under considerable time and delivery pressure.

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

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