Mechanical Construction Lead Engineer

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 to oversee the design and realization of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide.

EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the 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.

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of nuclear power stations (EPR), HPC is both high profile and complex. The project is delivered through an organization comprising multi-disciplinary teams. The MEH program is assigned to deliver the Mechanical / Electrical / HVAC component in terms of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).

Due to our ongoing project commitments, we are recruiting for a Mechanical Construction Lead Engineer to join our CMT – Construction Management Team.

The Mechanical Construction Lead Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of mechanical activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the project schedule. Reporting to the Project Manager, they will ensure planning and delivery in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet the needs of the project.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Construction Lead Engineer on behalf of NNB (HPC) will be responsible for the following :

• Guaranteeing that safety is the overriding priority for any activity performed during pre-construction activities, including nuclear safety and industrial safety. The Mechanical Construction Lead Engineer must recognize the importance of a strong nuclear safety and quality culture and the importance of a “right first-time” attitude.
• Driving the mechanical activity (mainly piping within buildings) from site delivery to handover to commissioning, including all preparation activities before the physical start of activities in the building.
• Implementation of the MEH L4 schedule (4 weeks and 16 weeks look ahead).
• Keeping abreast of updates and alerting management in case of changes and potential risks.

You are

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

About CMT (Construction Management Team)

The CMT is part of the Site Support Integrated Team of EPR-E HPC directorate. The position is seconded within EPR-E. EPR-E is responsible for delivering the design for several buildings, systems, and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply.

All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Additional Information

Level of Education : Bachelor

Location : United Kingdom, Europe, Hinkley Point C

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