Project Manager Sequence Lead

Job Opening Title

Project Manager Sequence Lead

Job type

Non fixed term

What you'll be doing

The Sequence Lead reports operationally to the ITB manager. This role has responsibility for setting the contractual/budget/schedule within which the Engineering teams are going to operate, either from a yearly or end-to-end perspective. The execution of the works is the responsibility of the Engineering managers and Lot leaders.

Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the Sequence 3 Task Order; including definition of the scope and formalization in a Technical Assumption Note.
• Reviews estimates and ensures consistency.
• Delivery of the Task Order to the budget and time.
• Responsible for the interface with counterparts at NNB, seeking site need dates (SNDs) and enabling consistency with the L3 planning developed by Engineering teams.
• Reports to NNB client to ensure the L2 schedule covers the scope at completion.
• Manages Internal Change Requests by reviewing consistency and potential schedule impacts.
• Operational management of the sequence 3 team.
• Steers the process for Commercial Instructions and Early Warnings, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and proactive management of commercial risks.
• Act as a main point of contact for NNB/MEH program management across all buildings of the Nuclear Island, especially in relation to MEH program management, while ensuring good connection at discipline and sub area level.
• Negotiate and frame MEH activities for HPC project and ensure alignment with other MEH entities.
• Build and make approved the long term strategy for MEH activities between EDV and EPR E and support subsequent transfer of activities from EDV to EPR E.
• Monitors and evaluates risks and opportunities, ensuring clients are proactively informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Escalates emerging issues where necessary to Project Director.
• Interfaces between NNB MEH Leadership and NNB Head of Functions for Civil, Steelwork and MEH and other internal parties involved in the Sequence 3.

Profile

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• At least 5 years' experience in senior engineering / leadership / project management.
• Nuclear New Build, EPR or PWR experience.
• Robust knowledge and extensive experience of the EPR design and engineering processes.
• Project and delivery management experience.
• Good understanding of requirements and expectations of UK laws, regulations, nuclear industry operating experience and best practices.
• Leadership experience in a highly regulated, technical environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Exemplary team and pastoral management skills.
• Ability to set, achieve and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.

Languages (level)

• French - desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel - learn a new language.
• Generous family leave - maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

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.

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.

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Reference number

5

Publication date

7/13/2026

Legal company

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 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low carbon energy. Visit us at . Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%).

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