Head of Mechanical Branch

Overview

In this role you will lead the Mechanical Branch within the SZC project, accountable for technical quality, cost and schedule. You will oversee design replication and mechanical systems for the Nuclear Island, coordinating with UK, France and Germany teams and ensuring alignment with project configuration. You will drive risk mitigation, interface with Quality, and manage a multidisciplinary delivery team to deliver high standards in a highly regulated environment. This is an opportunity to shape critical mechanical delivery for a major nuclear build and contribute to safer, cleaner energy.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private health care
• Dental insurance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the Mechanical Branch (approx. 8 direct reports)
• Represent the Mechanical Branch in the SZC Project Senior Leadership Team
• Coordinate activities across Mechanical Branch and service agreements with DQPI and EDF Group entities
• Manage interfaces between Mechanical Branch and other internal SZC stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate risks across the Mechanical Branch
• Ensure delivery against task orders in quality, timeline and cost
• Provide inputs for building Task Orders and variations related to Mechanical Branch scope
• Manage technical integration and open points with Project Reference Configuration
• Oversee quality interface with SZC Co Quality Directorate and participate in Manufacturing Steering Committee
• Manage a budget of 450-500k per year
• Lead a multi-disciplinary delivery team across the UK, France and Germany
• Fulfil other Senior Leadership responsibilities as part of the EPR-E Senior Lead Team

Key requirements

• 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 of EPR design and engineering processes
• Project and delivery management experience
• Understanding of UK laws, regulations, nuclear 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 internal and external stakeholders
• Exemplary team and pastoral management skills
• Ability to set, achieve and maintain high safety and quality standards
• English fluent

• strong communication
• leadership and people management
• stakeholder management
• EPR design and engineering knowledge
• mechanical branch management
• design replication

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