EPR2 Development Programme - Commissioning / Planning Engineer at EDF UK

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commissioning, Planning, Technical Knowledge, Project Delivery, Work Schedule Management, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Risk Mitigation, Cost Control, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Scheduling Methodologies, P6, NEC Suite, FIDIC, French

Industry

Utilities

Description

Job Description (French Speaker) Based in the UK initially with relocation to Penly or Gravelines after 2 years Full-Time, Permanent. 3-4 days on site and 1-2 days working from home or other offices. Are you interested in developing your career within Nuclear ? Would you like to participate to the biggest Nuclear Construction Programme and help develop innovative solutions to complex challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our EPR2 Development Programme ! The Opportunity The EDF Group is poised to make history with the world's largest investment in EPR2 technology. As we advance the HPC Project in the UK, France is set to lead the way with the construction of six cutting-edge reactors in Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey. The EPR2 Development Program, as part of Project Bridge, offers a unique opportunity for Junior professionals to join Europe’s largest construction site and build the skills required to support us with our EPR2 builds in France. Initially you will spend two years in the UK on our HPC project, based either on site or at one of our satellite offices in Bridgwater or Bristol. After 2 years, you will then be transferred to EDF France, on one of our EPR2 construction site (most likely Penly or Gravelines). This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a programme allowing you to develop new skills you will be able to use on other EPR2 sites. A dedicated team will be at hand to accompany you throughout the onboarding process and relocation to the UK (when applicable) and back to France. During your stay in the UK, you will benefit from Sponsorship, Mentoring programs, providing you with the right level of support and allowing you to build your network of connections in the UK and in France. At the end of your 24-month stay at HPC, we will also support your transfer back to France (practically and financially) when it is time for you to work on the EPR2 project. What you will be doing… The HPC Commissioning Team is growing as part of its preparation to commission the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation at Hinkley Point C (HPC). You will be part of an expanding team and contribute their knowledge and skills to be an important part of one of the nation’s key infrastructure projects. Who you are… The Commissioning Engineer’s role will evolve during the lifecycle of the project and combine technical knowledge with project delivery skills. At the early stages you will contribute to detailed planning and preparation. Following this, you will execute commissioning tests as part of a team, analyse the results to justify the readiness of the HPC units to safely enter commercial operation and handover the system to operation team. The Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the direction and leadership of the Commissioning Planning Manager, to be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes. This will include managing the alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis. To support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies. To support EDF Energy in making informed decisions to support the efficient and timely delivery of work scope. The jobholder will be responsible for Project data within their area of work and will have authority to make decisions relating to the maintenance of the data. The jobholder’s line manager will be accountable for the data and material decisions will be referred upwards accordingly. At all times operate in accordance with IMS, rules, procedures to ensure that all contracts are administered within delegation of authority and the overall HPC governance / assurance process. Collaborative behaviours, work in collaboration with the supply chain. Select Appropriate Suppliers, l support supplier selection in accordance with the set contracting strategy Manage the Contract Life Cycle administer the contract life cycle in accordance with the contract. Understand Performance and commercially control, prepare contract information to support monthly reporting. Mitigate Risks: identify risks associated with my Contract and advise the commercial managers Cost Control, identify potential changes to my contract and report through the correct change control processes. Cost Transparency, ensure information is submitted in required formats Final Account the Contact, apply the principles of the contract to agree final accounts in a timely manner. Learn, Apply, and Improve, work to improve initiatives to improve performance. Knowledge & Skills Commissioning Engineer Technical background in mechanical, industrial or process engineering. Degree qualified in a relevant science or engineering subject. Experience of working in the nuclear industry, or an alternative regulated industry (e.g., oil & gas, electricity). Experience of commissioning, maintenance, or operation support. An awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework and compliance requirements. Ability to provide technical expertise and knowledge to troubleshooting / fault finding activities. An ability to build effective networks, negotiate and influence effectively towards the achievement of business objectives. An ability to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team to proactively manage and resolve design/commissioning issues as they arise. Fluent in French Planning Engineer Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques. Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context. Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plans. Good working knowledge of P6. Understanding of other Disciplines of Project Controls (particularly Estimating, Cost and Risk) including management techniques and associated software. Understanding of earned value analysis. Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC. Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques. High level of analytical and numerical skills. As you will be based in France after 2 years, you must be in a position to relocate at that point and be able to speak French at a professional level. When applying, please upload your CV in English. Join us! We’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together. Additional Information Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain. Shift Work?: No Career area: Hinkley Point C Primary Contractual Location: Hinkley Point C Term of Employment: Permanent

Responsibilities

The role involves contributing to detailed planning and preparation for commissioning activities at Hinkley Point C, followed by executing commissioning tests and analyzing results to ensure system readiness for commercial operation. For the Planning discipline, responsibilities include managing the Level 2/4 Integrated Work Schedule, aligning schedules, and supporting central planning standards and strategies.