Head of Joint Design Office (JDO)

EDF Energy

  • Leiston, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job DescriptionSizewell C. The power of good for Britain.Location: Leiston (with travel between sites as required).Employment basis: Permanent and the role is expected to be a full-time position.Working pattern: We operate on an office-based contract model, but support hybrid working where possible. This means you'll need to be based within reasonable travel distance of the office and able to attend in person when business needs require, typically 3 days per week, though this may vary by team or project. Flexibility to be on site when needed is essential.Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience plus bonus and other benefits.Closing date: Sunday 14th September 2025Interviews are expected to take place towards late September.The OpportunityAre you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy.Following on from the success of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK's next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. It has recently achieved Financial Investment Decision (FID) meaning that all the funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place guaranteeing the full delivery of this new nuclear power station. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.Pay, Benefits, and CultureAlongside a competitive salary and bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.We're talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health care screening to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.At Sizewell C, 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'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.The RoleWe're looking for a visionary leader to take on a pivotal role within the Technical Directorate, reporting directly to the SZC Technical Director. As Head of the Joint Design Office (JDO), you'll be at the forefront of shaping and leading the site-based engineering function that supports construction and commissioning at Sizewell C.This is more than a management role - it's an opportunity to build something from the ground up. You'll establish and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team drawn from the SZC Technical Directorate, our Responsible Design and our key supply chain partners. Together, you'll deliver engineering excellence that meets the highest standards of safety, quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency.Your leadership will set the tone for the entire team. You'll inspire others through your action, championing the project's values and behaviours, and providing expert guidance to help your team achieve ambitious goals.SkillsThis strategic role will define and implement the JDO strategy and operating model for Sizewell C - establishing a site-based engineering function in collaboration with the Responsible Designer, other designers and supply chain partners to support construction and commissioning.To be successful in this role you'll demonstrate the following:
  • You'll draw from your experience and lessons from HPC and other EPR projects, the strategy will reflect Sizewell C's unique context, promoting efficient, digitally enabled ways of working.
  • Experience of building and leading high-performing technical teams with clear roles and responsibilities to ensure delivery of the JDO's scope.
  • Working across delivery programmes and partners to proactively manage and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning.
  • The Head of JDO will track progress against milestones, budgets and deadlines, providing regular updates to key stakeholders.
  • You'll establish and uphold standards for nuclear safety case production and maintenance, aligned with regulatory and licensee expectations.
  • The role also includes defining technical strategies for design modifications and ensuring Intelligent Customer Capability for accepting externally delivered design and safety case work.
  • Proven ability to drive timely, safe and cost-effective delivery of design acceptance activities that meet all business and technical requirements.
If you thrive in a high-stakes environment and are ready to help deliver some of the most complex projects in the energy sector, we'd love to hear from you!A full job description is available on application.#DestinationNuclear#SZCjobsAdditional InformationJoin the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.It's not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe's largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That's one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you've ever experienced before, and you'll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C - along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset - is powering the change. We're ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there's never been a better time to join our project.By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C's employee and EDF's employee . Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

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