Deputy Technical Director (SZC Project)

Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”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, EPR-E 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 UKFor the SZC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Deputy Technical Director.The SZC NI Project Technical Directorate (TD) role is to maintain and exert the technical authority of the project. To demonstrate full control of the SZC Nuclear Island (NI) technical integration, the TD set up the replication strategy on the NI scope, ensure the technical integration of the contributions from all disciplines, coordinate the project delegates within technical department, implement and deliver the overall engineering process.We are looking to recruit a Deputy Technical Director to contribute to the management of activities performed in the TD by delegation from the Technical Director. He/she represents the Technical Director while absent or where delegation is provided.The key duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Technical Director are as follows:Contributes to the management of transverse technical topics in support to the senior architects and senior equipment lead.Coordinates the execution of the project's engineering studies and as such ensures that the delivery expected from each architect is clear and consistentContributes to the updates of the replication strategy getting support of the architects and ensuring the endorsement of the new revisions and the compatibility with the engineering tools.Ensure, with the architects and equipment lead, the technical consistency and supports PMO, Cost Control and Schedule teams in line with the replication strategy.Represents the project SZC at the technical meetings with the client on the perimeter agreed with the Technical Director.Set up and chairs regular technical coordination meetings with the project delegates from technical departmentsChairs the weekly meeting with the senior architects and equipment lead in the absence of the Technical Director.Chairs the technical forums set up by the project in alternance with the Technical Director.Exert the technical authority of the project on the perimeter delegated by the Technical Director.ProfileTo be considered, the following qualifications, experience and skills are essential:Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline),Strong expertise in Nuclear (EPR and PWR designs) with general knowledge on engineering processes and methods, and in-depth knowledge of one or several technical disciplines.A wealth of experience in relevant positionsAbility to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills.Good negotiation skills and customer oriented approach.Ability to understand, deal with and ensure the integration of technical transverse topics.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.Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:Knowledge of the HPC projectKnowledge of the “UK Context”French communication would be a bonus.At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application. Why EDF? When it comes to saving theplanet,everyone’s talking the talk these days. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we’re not just talking about it, we’re doing something about it. At EDF every single one of us is 100% committed to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions to Net Zero.We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow. Our people form a 10,000+ strong community, rich in diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We empower our people with the skills they need to build a successful career and to bring our purpose to life in their work.Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero. Job locationJob locationUnited KingdomJob location (site)Travel25%Job familyStandardMinimum level of education requiredBachelorMinimum level of experience requiredExperiencedExtra informationsBackground checking required ?YesSubject to drug testing ?YesGeneral informationLegal companyFramatome 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 15,000 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 and LinkedIn.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (75.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) and Assystem (5%). Legal companyFramatome 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 15,000 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 and LinkedIn.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (75.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) and Assystem (5%).
Reference number2024-16603 Reference number2024-16603
Publication date3/26/2024 You may be interested in these job openings
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