About this role
Ready to shape engineering outcomes that help deliver one of the UK’s most significant energy projects? Join us in a role where your decisions influence safety, progress and delivery. At EDF, Success is Personal – your journey matters as much as the work you do.
The Opportunity
As a Technical Lead Engineer, you’ll play a key role in strengthening engineering delivery at Hinkley Point C. This role is deeply electrical in nature, giving you responsibility for resolving cross‑discipline design issues that directly shape the integrity and reliability of electrical systems across the project on its transition towards An Electric Britain.
You’ll join us on a salary starting from £54,280 per annum, working at #Hinkley Point C four days a week. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across construction, design and engineering to maintain momentum on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes.
You’ll grow your expertise across a wide range of electrical engineering challenges while shaping high‑integrity outcomes. From leading nuclear safety category changes to addressing intricate electrical design questions, your work will help drive improvements and build confidence across the wider technical community supporting An Electric Britain.
Who You Are
We’re looking for a Technical Lead Engineer – Electrical who brings clarity, collaboration and sound engineering judgement to complex situations. To be shortlisted, you need to offer…
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical EngineeringDemonstrable evidence of problem solving and stakeholder managementUnderstanding of civil and mechanical interfacesStrong communication skills in EnglishExperience of onsite engineeringExperience of authoring technical documentationExperience of design, installation and modification of electrical engineering systems, services, equipment and components from VHV distribution to EMC and low‑voltage instrumentationWorking knowledge of relevant British and European standards, including strong command of BS 7671 (18th Edition)To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing oversight and approval of Nuclear Safety Category 3 changesLeading joint task forces for Nuclear Safety Category 2 changesResolving complex technical issues across design, installation and commissioningPreparing and authoring technical reviews, justification papers and formal judgementsEngaging multidisciplinary specialists to drive consistent, high‑quality engineering outcomesPay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary from £54,280 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
Closing Date: Sunday 26th April
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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.