Commissioning / Planning Engineer Job at EDF UK (Bridgwater)

Job Description

The EPR2 Development Program, offers a unique opportunity for Junior professionals to join Europe’s largest construction site and build the skills required to support us with our EPR2 builds in France. Initially you will spend two years in the UK on our HPC project, based either on site or at one of our satellite offices in Bridgwater or Bristol. After 2 years, you will then be transferred to EDF France, on one of our EPR2 construction site (most likely Penly or Gravelines).

Job Responsibility

Contribute to detailed planning and preparation
Execute commissioning tests as part of a team
Analyse results to justify readiness of HPC units to safely enter commercial operation and handover the system to operation team
Be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes
Manage alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis
Support central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies
Support EDF Energy in making informed decisions to support efficient and timely delivery of work scope
Be responsible for Project data within area of work
Operate in accordance with IMS, rules, procedures
Work in collaboration with the supply chain
Support supplier selection
Administer the contract life cycle
Prepare contract information to support monthly reporting
Identify risks associated with Contract and advise the commercial managers
Identify potential changes to contract and report through correct change control processes
Ensure information is submitted in required formats
Apply principles of contract to agree final accounts in a timely manner
Work to improve initiatives to improve performance

Requirements

Technical background in mechanical, industrial or process engineering
Degree qualified in a relevant science or engineering subject
Experience of working in the nuclear industry, or an alternative regulated industry (e.g., oil & gas, electricity)
Experience of commissioning, maintenance, or operation support
An awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework and compliance requirements
Ability to provide technical expertise and knowledge to troubleshooting / fault finding activities
An ability to build effective networks, negotiate and influence effectively towards the achievement of business objectives
An ability to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team to proactively manage and resolve design/commissioning issues as they arise
Fluent in French
Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques
Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context
Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plans
Good working knowledge of P6
Understanding of other Disciplines of Project Controls (particularly Estimating, Cost and Risk) including management techniques and associated software
Understanding of earned value analysis
Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC
Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques
High level of analytical and numerical skills
Must be in a position to relocate to France after 2 years

What we offer

Sponsorship
Mentoring programs
Support for transfer back to France (practically and financially)

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