Job Description

Job details

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Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design , engineering management & Systems engineering

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Job Opening Title

Senior Valve Engineer

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Job type

Non fixed term###

BU description

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.

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Job description

As the Senior valve engineer you will provide technical oversight of the contract(s), including the surveillance of technical documentations, the management and the resolution of open-points and changes related to Design, Manufacturing and Qualification. You will also be responsible for keeping the contract at the configuration compliant with the project progress.


In order to do this, you will work closely with the relevant disciplines in EPR-E and Edvance France but also within the client and the suppliers to ensure the technical requirements are met.


Typical activities include, but are not limited to:

Leading technical meetings, resolving complex technical matters, whilst providing guidance and support to others in the team related to design and qualification, Surveillance of technical documentation from contractor Support the client to answer supplier requests such as request for information (RFI's), Interface Queries (IQs), Exemption Request (ERs) or Non-conformances (NCR). Anticipate and raise alerts on technical open points, Control and Management of the configuration of the contract, design change and liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems Review and approval of contract amendments (CTS) Liaise with RD and client management teams to communicate progress, risks, issues and planning to support contract delivery. Reporting of KPIs to the Contract Engineering Lead (CEL) Ensure qualification activities are progressing accordingly to the contract progress and site needs.

Help to upskill other members of the team, including other less experienced Technical Leads (TLs)

Promote an adequate Nuclear Safety culture

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Profile

To be considered the following qualifications, experience and skills are essential:

Engineering degree on mechanical Strong knowledge and experience on valves (valve expertise) Technical background on mechanical, piping, layout Understanding of the EPR or general PWR design Knowledge and experienced in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design, Manufacture and Operations Understanding of Equipment interfaces (pipework, supports, fluids, safety case, systems engineering, civil, layout) and qualification Excellent communication and people engagement skills Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Languages (level)

English fluent (required) French - bonus
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Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service) 8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice) 1% min Employee Individual and family private health care Life assurance (4x salary) Employee assistance programme (EAP) Income Protection Professional Membership (1 per year) Cycle to Work Scheme Language Courses

Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

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

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United Kingdom, Bristol, Bristol

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Job location (site)

Aztec West

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Travel

No

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Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

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Minimum level of education required

Master

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Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

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Employment level

Non cadre

General information

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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 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%).

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Reference number

2025-21616

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Publication date

18/03/2025