Equipment Engineer

About The Role Aztec West, Bristol, Hybrid, Minimum of 3 days a week in office, with occasional travel to other sites. Are you ready to shape the future of nuclear energy in the UK? If you're a mechanical engineer with good knowledge of codes and standards related to the manufacturing of pressure equipment. This is your chance to make a real impact. Join EDF UK and be part of a pioneering team driving innovation and excellence in new nuclear build 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 part of the Manufacturing Control team, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring quality and compliance across major nuclear infrastructure projects like Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. You’ll oversee the surveillance of equipment manufacturing, ensuring suppliers meet rigorous standards and deliver with precision. This is a chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of UK energy. You’ll collaborate with technical experts, support inspectors, and contribute to the development of manufacturing requirements—all while driving innovation and excellence.

Pay, Benefits & Culture With a competitive salary, depending on experience for this role. You’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What You’ll Be Doing You’ll lead the creation of Surveillance Offers and documentation plans that ensure manufacturing activities meet the highest quality standards. Your work will provide assurance to clients and regulators that nuclear components are produced safely and reliably. You’ll support inspectors with technical guidance, helping them interpret complex requirements and resolve non-conformances. You’ll also review supplier documentation, approve key deliverables, and produce Clearance Notes that highlight any gaps in surveillance activities. Beyond day-to-day operations, you’ll contribute to lessons learned and help shape future manufacturing requirements. Your expertise will be vital in resolving technical challenges and supporting the delivery of equipment to nuclear sites.

Who You Are You’ll bring solid knowledge of manufacturing codes and standards—especially those related to pressure equipment, piping, and steelwork components. Familiarity with ISO 13445, ISO 13480, ISO 1090, and ISO 15614 is essential, along with a general understanding of non-destructive testing methods and surface treatments. Ideally, you’ve worked with manufacturing documentation, welding procedures, and have experience in the nuclear sector. Knowledge of the RCC-M code and EPR projects is a plus, as are qualifications like RT Level 3 or UT Level 3. You hold a degree or equivalent in mechanical or materials engineering and may also have a recognised welding certification such as International Welding Engineer or CWS. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is 4th September 2025 #HinkleyPointCJobs #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs #EPREngineering Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.