Engineering Sequence Lead in Bristol

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognised 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.

At Framatome, we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

We are seeking an Engineering Sequence Lead to join our team in Aztec West, Bristol. The purpose of this role is to provide oversight of critical L3 schedule interfaces, ensure technical consistency across engineering disciplines, and drive the integrated and coordinated delivery of the NI Programme scope through to the CS1 landing.

Within this position you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the effective integration, sequencing, and coordination of engineering activities across the NI Programme scope, supporting the successful delivery of the CS1 landing strategy.
• Overseeing de-risking activities agreed with the Employer in preparation for replication activities, including HPC data enhancement initiatives and 2D/3D design reviews.
• Ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of replication activities in alignment with the revised engineering sequence and overall programme delivery objectives.
• Overseeing critical L3 schedule interfaces and interdependencies across engineering sequences within the NI Programme scope, as well as with Nuclear Safety and Civil sequences, to ensure integrated and coordinated delivery.
• Ensuring technical consistency and alignment across engineering sequences, proposing sequence adjustments and realignment measures where necessary to support CS1 landing objectives and replication preservation initiatives.
• Providing timely visibility and escalation of emerging risks and opportunities arising from replication activities to the Head of the NI Engineering Programme and the SZC Sequence Lead within the Client Leadership Team (CLT).
• Leading the identification, assessment, and management of operational risks and opportunities associated with RC0 and HPC input data readiness.
• Ensuring alignment between Task Orders, replication activities, and the L3 schedule, in collaboration with Project Managers and Project Controls teams.
• Acting as the primary coordination interface with CNEPE and the CLT on matters relating to engineering sequencing and replication activities.
• Liaising with the HPC RD IPCM team and NNB As-Built organisations to monitor the maturity and timely delivery of key input data, including SDP, GR, OP/DC, and remaining works, and assessing their impact on programme delivery.
• Supporting informed decision-making by maintaining visibility of schedule, technical, and delivery risks associated with engineering replication and sequencing activities.

Your background may include some of the following:

• Degree Level or equivalent in a relevant subject;
• At least 5 years' experience in senior engineering / leadership / project management;
• 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;
• Ability to productively coach and support others with the team;
• Knowledge of the HPC or FA3 project;

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills;
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent leadership and communication skills in a highly regulated, technical environment, setting exemplary standards to create a strong nuclear safety and safety culture;
• Comfortable working as part of an MDT (multi-disciplinary team);
• English fluent (required); French – bonus.

What's in it for you?

• 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
• Dental insurance – individual cover
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover- individual and family cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Generous family leave

Job location: United Kingdom, Bristol, Aztec West.