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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Locations:

Scotland: Peterhead

Salary: Circa £33,500 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Start Date: September 2025

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

What is the Role?

As an Electrical Engineering graduate joining SSE within our Thermal business you will be at the forefront of building a better world of flexible thermal energy for future generations. Graduates will follow a specialist pathway where they will work with experts in their specialism, gaining exposure across the Thermal business for the duration of their 2 year graduate programme. Graduates based at Peterhead will begin their programme based at one of our operational sites and will expect to gain an operational role upon completion of the graduate programme.

What do I need to join?

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'. You should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.

Youll have a minimum of a 2:2 BEng in Electrical Engineering. Please refer to the programme overview contained here for more information.

As the organisations grows and becomes more international, our graduates need to be highly flexible in order to embrace the changes and keep up with the fast-paced evolution of the business. Our graduates are agile in their thinking and seek to address knowledge gaps. You should be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.

You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process here.

Whats in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Visit 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3rd November, 2024.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call for a time that suits you.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment. Due to current immigration rules for the Skilled Worker route, our Electrical Engineering role falls below the minimum "New Entrant" salary threshold and therefore does not meet the requirements to allow for sponsorship.

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Aztec West, Bristol with flexibility of working from home, minimum of 3 days a week in the office.


Do you have working experience in Contract Management? With knowledge of best practice Contract Methodologies and working knowledge in Chillers?

If so, join us as a Contract Engineering Lead and you’ll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects within EDF, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK.

The Opportunity…
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) established in 2023, is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E.
For the SZC Project, work on the replication strategy and some early design studies are already underway and being delivered and managed from both France and UK.The activities to be performed in the frame of the Sizewell C (SZC) project have been captured in the Nuclear Service Agreement (NSA), which will take effect at the FID. This contract is largely based on NEC contract type, with different pricing mechanisms linked to different risk profile per scope. The supplier side is constructed with the supplier as a Consortium between EDF and Edvance, Edvance being in charge of the Nuclear Island part of the overall design.
For the Sizewell C project, we are looking to recruit for the role of Contract Engineering Lead.
Pay, benefits and culture…
Alongside a competitive salary starting from £63,000, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn bonus.
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, 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, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing…
As the SZC Chiller Contract Engineering Lead (CEL), you will oversee contractual and technical aspects of our contracts. This role includes managing Technical Engineering Leads (TEL), resolving design, manufacturing, and qualification issues, and ensuring contract compliance with project progress and configuration.

- Lead contract technical and project meetings.
- Perform technical surveillance and resolve issues/queries within contractual deadlines.
- Review and approve contractor deliverables and designs as required.
- Manage and control contract evolution and design changes.
- Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs).
- Oversee contract TELs and prioritize associated tasks.
- Plan resources and budget to meet contract requirements within time, cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
- Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure equipment integration with interfacing functions/systems.

Who you are…

- Master’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific discipline.
- Knowledge of chiller equipment design, manufacture, and operations.
- Understanding of chiller interfaces (piping, layout, systems, etc.).
- Experience in contract management and document surveillance.
- Proficiency with change management, commercial, and deliverable management systems.
- Relevant experience in the nuclear industry or similar field.
- Ability to manage workload effectively, producing high-quality documents and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral.


Your background may include some of the following:


- Experience of working on an operating plant or on an industrial site
- Knowledge of EPR system design principles, Instrumentation and Control architecture and Safety Classification
- French speaking or have basics in the language would be an advantage.

Closing Date: 28th August 2024
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
#HinkleyPointCJobs#LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear#EDFNuclearJobs

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Aztec West, Bristol, Hybrid, minimum of 3 days in office.


Do you have a Mechanical Background, with experience in leading Delivery on Engineering Equipment? with experience and knowledge in Contracts? Within the Nuclear industry or similar?

If so, join us as a Handling Contract Engineering Lead and you’ll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects within EDF, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK.

The Opportunity…
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E. At Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.For the SZC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Handling Contract Engineering Lead.
Pay, benefits and culture…
Alongside a competitive salary between £70,000
- £80,000, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn bonus. At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, 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, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing…
The Handling Contract Engineering Lead activities include, but are not limited to:

- Leading contract technical and project meetings
- Technical surveillance and resolution of issues/queries
- Review and approval of contractor deliverables and design where necessary
- Control and Management of the evolution of the contract and design changes
- Review and approval of contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
- Manage the contract TLs and associated delivery scope, including task prioritisation.
- Resource and budget planning to ensure the requirements of the contract are met to time, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems.
- Liaise with RD and client management teams to communicate progress, risks, issues and planning to support contract delivery.
- Ensure qualification activities are progressing accordingly to the contract progress and site needs.



Who you are…


- Master’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline
- Understanding of the EPR or general PWR design
- Knowledge and experienced in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design, Manufacture and Operations
- Technical background on handling, cranes, mechanical equipment, rotating equipment, steelworks


- Understanding of Equipment interfaces (safety case, systems engineering, CDM)
- Contract management and documentary surveillance
- Experience using change-management, commercial and deliverable management systems (UKDC, UKICM, OPM, CEMAR, Teamcenter) is advantageous.
- French speaking advantageous.


Closing Date: 30th July 2024
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
#HinkleyPointCJobs#LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Aztec West, Bristol, Hybrid, minimum 3 days a week in the office. With occasional international travel.
Are you a qualified Mechanical Engineer? Do you have experience in Piping Design, Calculation, and Installation? Are you looking to develop your expertise in the exciting and challenging environment of new nuclear build? If so, join us as a Contract Engineering Lead and you’ll join one of the most exciting and ambitious projects within EDF, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK. The Opportunity... EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) established in 2023, is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E.

For the SZC Project, work on the replication strategy and some early design studies are already underway and being delivered and managed from both France and UK.

We are looking to recruit for the role of Contract Engineering Lead for RMI (Reflective Metal Insulation).
Pay, benefits and culture… Alongside a competitive salary between £70,000
- £80,000, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn bonus. At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, 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, making adjustments as you need. We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed. What you’ll be doing…

- Continuous surveillance of the RMI supplier’s deliverables. Identify potential challenges arising from the preferred supplier design, risks, and opportunities for optimization, proactively addressing issues to maintain project timelines and objectives. The CEL will also be responsible to ensure the manufacturing of the RMI complies with the RD’s design.
- Collaborate with the client, NNB, in preparing the documentation package (project requirements, Bill of Materials, design specifications, and compliance standards) for the tender process. This includes defining technical specifications, evaluating supplier proposals, reply to technical queries for the various bidders and facilitating communication between internal and external stakeholders. The RMI CEL will then be in charge of supporting NNB in evaluating bidder proposals and selecting the preferred supplier based on technical merit, cost-effectiveness, and overall project alignment as well as limiting the impact on the RD existing piping design.
- Configuration management of piping design for the RD scope.
- Ensure that all design changes adhere to the RD processes and project specifications, mitigating risks associated with operational safety, cost and Schedule impact and efficiency.
- To lead a team of 2 configuration engineers to assess the impact of Design Open Points and Design Changes impacting the piping contracts (Execution Design, Procurement, manufacturing and RMI)

Who you are…

- MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Extensive experience in Piping Design in the Nuclear industry


- Excellent Interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, organisation, writing ability.
- Excellent knowledge of the sequences of a piping system's design (Basic design, Detailed design, and Execution Design) and the different disciplines involved.
- Analytical minded and oral expression skills,


Your background may include some of the following:

- Knowledge of the RCC-M code / ASME / EN standards
- Experience with design context and regulatory processes in the United Kingdom.
- French speaking advantageous

Closing Date: 16th July 2024
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero. #HinkleyPointCJobs #LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs