Job Description

Engineering Group Lead - Bristol, UK

About the Role

Aztec West, Bristol (hybrid working)

A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero.

Are you ready for the opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects?

The Opportunity

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is tasked with delivering the design for several nuclear island (NI) buildings, systems, and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project. This involves working through an integrated team, supporting HPC construction and commissioning efforts, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project.

As a result, a Technical Directorate is being established to oversee the engineering disciplines and technical expertise needed to successfully deliver these projects through EPR-E’s integrated teams. As a Group Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering future of HPC and SZC. You’ll lead a team of specialists, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and collaboration across projects. This is a chance to be part of a world-class team delivering low-carbon energy to millions of homes.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

The salary range for this role starts from £64,000, dependent on experience (Grade C).

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. These include enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle leasing, health insurance, product discounts, critical illness insurance, technology vouchers, gym membership, and season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility and support collaboration, whether you're in the office, on site, or working remotely. Our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, championing equity, and supporting social mobility. We aim for our future workforce to be representative of different backgrounds and experiences.

Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We believe success is personal and support you in pursuing a career that’s meaningful to you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Group Lead, you’ll oversee your team’s management, development, and competence, ensuring alignment with project needs. You’ll lead recruitment, manage resources, and promote continuous improvement and high-quality engineering delivery.

You’ll act as a bridge between technical excellence and project execution, ensuring consistency across teams and projects. Your leadership will help embed lessons learned, uphold safety standards, and drive innovation throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, HR, procurement, and technical authorities. Your role will be vital in maintaining a strong nuclear safety culture and a supportive, inclusive working environment.

Who You Are

You bring deep technical knowledge in your discipline, with a solid understanding of engineering codes, standards, and safety regulations. You’re a confident communicator, capable of building relationships across diverse teams and leading with empathy and clarity.

You hold a degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in engineering and have substantial experience in your technical field. Familiarity with the EPR engineering process, experience on the HPC project, and a working level of French would be advantageous.

You’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high standards. Fluent in English and comfortable using tools like Microsoft Office and Navisworks, you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a difference.

Applications close on Friday 25th July, with interviews shortly after.

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