Nuclear Safety & Licensing Manager

General information

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 : 2024-17477

Publication date : 11 / 11 / 2024

Job details

Category : S - HEALTH, SAFETY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - S4 - Operations Nuclear Safety

Job Opening Title : Nuclear Safety & Licensing Manager

Job type : Non fixed term

BU description : 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."

Job description :

Framatome is implementing a modular plant for the assembly of fuels for the operation of nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom. This plant will be built in phases to meet short, medium and long-term objectives. The investment project is led by Framatome and must be innovative to meet the challenges of the company and the United Kingdom.

Due to this new project, we are recruiting for a Safety & Licensing Manager. Your mission is to support the project manager in all phases of studies, construction and commissioning to ensure the control of risks and obtaining the necessary authorizations at each stage of the project. Coordination with the various licensing and permitting authorities is an essential element of the project's success.

As part of your activities, you report to the IPD Project Director. This support for the operational management of the project involves :

• Act as the primary point of contact for all related nuclear UK-based authorities involved in the project, including Office for Nuclear Regulation and Environmental Agency.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the French project team and local UK-based nuclear stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Identify and qualify a local subcontractor for risks assessment, mitigation plan and completion of a set of deliverables covering all nuclear and non-nuclear risks aspects as defined in the UK regulation.
• Coordinate with ONR and other authorities for definition of the licensing roadmap, ensure step by step communications, ensure swift reply to comments and concerns raised by the ONR and other authorities.
• Ensure, with support of a French specialist, the completeness of all risks assessment, and mainly criticality, radioprotection, fire, human organisation.
• Participate to project progress meeting.
• Under the project director management, report risks and progress during Gates Review (GR).
• Ensure completeness in due time of the requirements matrix, for the scope of work dedicated to nuclear safety.
• Review all change requests in order to assess their impact on nuclear safety and nuclear licensing.
• Plan / Coordinate / Manage the project deliverables of the nuclear safety and licensing scope of work.

More precisely for the Nuclear Safety, with support of the engineering team and the French specialist :

Profile :

To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience is essential :

This position will be UK based (ideally Bristol) with frequent travel to France.

Please note : This position is subject to Security clearance and Export Control authorisation.

Benefits :

We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience and benefits that include but not limited to :

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.

Job location : United Kingdom (Bristol)

Travel : 25%

Job family : Standard

Applicant criteria :

Minimum level of education required : Master

Minimum level of experience required : Experienced

Employment level : Cadre

Extra informations :

Background checking required? Yes

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