Risk and Assurance Lead (French and English Speaker) in Bridgwater

Full‑time, permanent position based in Bridgewater, Somerset, initially with the objective to relocate to France. The Opportunity As Risk & Schedule Assurance Lead, you will initially be part of the Safety & Schedule Assurance function supporting the delivery of Hinkley Point C, a nationally significant nuclear project. You will provide independent oversight and challenge across project controls, risk and schedule management, offering credible assurance that integrated baselines, critical paths and milestones are robust, understood and achievable. Through deep analysis and insight, you will influence delivery teams, senior leaders and governance forums to strengthen confidence in cost, schedule and risk performance. You’ll join us on a salary starting at approximately £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience, primarily based at SDC, Bridgwater, with regular travel to the Hinkley Point C construction site and other project locations. You will operate at the heart of a live construction environment, engaging directly with delivery teams, project controls professionals and senior stakeholders. You must have business‑level proficiency in French communication skills. In this highly visible role you will further develop your leadership and assurance capabilities within a complex, highly regulated nuclear environment. You will enhance your expertise across integrated planning, schedule assurance and risk mitigation, while helping shape best practice and continuous improvement across the programme. EDF will support your professional growth as you build influence across multidisciplinary teams and contribute directly to successful delivery outcomes. After the initial period, you will progress your career at one of our EPR2 projects in France, such as Penly, Bugey or Gravelines.

Who You Are

• Providing expert assurance across project controls, including schedule, risk and performance reporting, within large‑scale infrastructure or nuclear environments
• Analyzing complex project data to assess adherence to governance, identify emerging risks and recommend corrective actions
• Operating within highly regulated industries, with strong awareness of nuclear safety culture and regulatory expectations
• Supporting or assuring integrated planning structures, including multi‑level schedules, look‑ahead planning and baseline control
• Influencing senior leaders, delivery teams and PMO functions through clear, evidence‑based advice
• Using project controls and reporting tools such as Power BI, P6 or equivalent scheduling and performance systems
• As this role will ultimately be based in France, you must have French‑speaking skills or be willing to achieve professional‑level proficiency in French by then.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing independent risk and schedule assurance across delivery teams, PMO and governance forums
• Analyzing schedule, risk and performance data to identify trends, gaps and areas of delivery concern
• Challenging the effectiveness and completeness of mitigation actions and project controls processes
• Attending and contributing to project reviews, risk workshops and schedule forums
• Sharing clear, actionable insights with delivery teams and senior leaders to support confident decision‑making

Pay, Benefits and Culture In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. Examples include market‑leading company pension scheme, bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts. At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance and represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We are a disability confident employer and will do all we can to support you through your recruitment journey with us. If you would like to talk about adjustments or support you may need, please note this within your application. We will value the difference you bring and give you opportunities to thrive and succeed.