Independent Assessor

We are currently recruiting for an Independent Assessor, who will monitor management system practices and processes adopted for the UK EPR project, in line with best UK and international practice, with a focus of improving organisation and processes and maintaining a nuclear safety overview of the project.
The team provide independent review and challenge of Nuclear Safety performance, using different complementary techniques and feedback findings directly to the concerned functions and to the Senior Management Team through the Safety and Assurance Director.
You will be an experienced specialist with a strong understanding of highly complex / highly technical projects and of the UK regulatory regime who can communicate at all levels in the organisation and be able to demonstrate high ethical behaviour, integrity and character. With the ability to influence senior managers is essential and experience in a nuclear organisation is a significant advantage.
Pay, benefits and culture…Alongside a competitive depending on experience, 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 potential 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 Independent Assessor, you will interface primarily with the Pre-Operations function in HPC, covering the topics of Engineering and Maintenance. In doing so, you will be accountable to the Independent Assessment Manager to:
- Provide assessment and challenge of business and project processes and practices,
- Record and report any findings through the IA manager to the Head of Independent Nuclear Regulation and Safety and Regulation Director.
- Generate insights to facilitate continuous improvement to help ensure that the project operates to national and international, INPO and WANO best practices and UK and French experience.
- Present an independent view on project processes, practices and governance to external Regulators and internal committees such as the Nuclear Safety Committee.
- Support other teams in the Assurance function as follows:o The Supply Chain Inspection branch who perform surveillance activities on the supply chain and internal supply chain processes.o The Independent Site Inspection branch who conduct site surveillances and compliance checkso Independent Technical Assessment (ITA) branch who provide design and safety case assurance.
- Assimilate and analyse the outputs from various sources (including assessments, audits, organisational learning events, regulatory inspections, etc.) to provide a high level view of the
effectiveness of organisational processes, and adherence to the licence conditions, and
escalate any issues as appropriate.
- Develop relationships and networks to understand the project plans and activities within area of expertise, in order to ensure that Independent Assessment is scheduled into the
plans with adequate time.
Who you are…
- Degree qualified in an engineering or science related discipline or equivalent.

Aztec West, Bristol, Hybrid, minimum of 2 days a week in office, with occasional travel to other sites when required.
Do you have Nuclear Operational experience, with a background in Engineering? Are you energised by working and interacting with a diverse set of stakeholders?
Above all, are you passionate to help Britain achieve #CarbonNetZero?, Significant experience or specialist subject matter expert knowledge in key nuclear process areas of Nuclear Safety Design, Engineering and Safety Case Management.
- Self-starter with strong organisational skills and the ability to lead teams in assessment activities.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Experience in highly complex / highly technical projects, understanding of the interfaces across the many contributors such projects require.
- Ability to influence at all levels within a diverse project organisation.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation including CDM, Nuclear Site Licence, and Environmental Permits
- Ability to innovate, think laterally and implement processes.
- Strong understanding and practical experience of quality arrangements required in UK regulated environment.
- Experience of Nuclear Safety, Health & Safety, Environmental or Security assessment and auditing
- Expert knowledge of the role of internal and external standards and procedures Your background may include some of the following:
- Experience of working within an independent oversight or audit capacity
- Previous participation in WANO / INPO peer reviews.
- Previous Maintenance experience in an operational Nuclear programme will also be beneficial.Closing Date: 1st April 2024

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.