Safety Manager
Job Summary
General information
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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 Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at 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%).
Reference number
Publication date
7/2/2026Category
Q - QUALITY & INSPECTION - Q1 - Surveillance & Inspection
Job Opening Title
Safety Manager
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Energise Your Career with Framatome UK Powering a Safer Smarter Nuclear Future
Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy recognised for delivering innovative value-added technologies that design build maintain and advance the worlds nuclear fleet. With 20000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide we provide components fuel and control systems for nuclear power plants along with a full suite of reactor services all focused on improving safety performance and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%) were driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK our team is already 400 strong and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry were aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.
Nows your chance to join a company thats shaping the energy transition where your expertise will matter your growth will be supported and your work will help power generations to come.
Job description
The SZC Project Technical Directorate (SZC-TD) role is to maintain and exert the technical authority of the Project. To demonstrate full control of the SZC Nuclear Island (NI) technical integration the SZC-TD sets up the replication strategy on the NI scope ensures the technical integration of the contributions from all disciplines coordinates the project delegates within technical department implement and deliver the overall engineering process.
What youll be doing
Manage the interfaces with stakeholders across all relevant Responsible Designer (RD) entities the Client Organisation (SZC) and EPR-Es Nuclear Safety & Environment (NS&E) Discipline in particular to secure the replication justification activities;
Liaise with all Stakeholders (Relevant RD Entities Client Organisation (SZC) EPR-Es NS&E Discipline) to ensure the replication of Safety studies from HPC to SZC;
Oversee and instruct any Contract/ Change Management (Change Requests Early Warning Notes etc) in collaboration with the Client Organisation (SZC) and NS&E Discipline;
Work closely with the NS&E Discipline Group Lead to ensure that SZC safety objectives and operational requirements are well defined and shared in good time with the NS&Es Safety Teams for consideration processing and implementation/ delivery;
Ensure the safety related activities/ tasks to be included in each yearly SZC Task Order are defined in conjunction with both the Client Organisation (SZC) and the NS&E Discipline Group Lead and that the converged (frozen) iteration of such activities with their associated budget are passed on in good time to the NS&E Safety Teams for implementation and delivery;
Secure the delivery by the NS&E Safety Teams of SZCs safety activities/ tasks against the Contract with the Client Organisation (SZC) on time and right first-time;
Ensure by working with the NS&E Discipline Group Lead that possible Design Changes (DCs) Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) Intermediate Configuration Milestones (ICMs) activities etc are suitably analysed and technical issues identified/ resolved by the relevant NS&E Safety Technical Expertise
Oversee the formal review of technical deliverables produced by the NS&E Safety Teams and when required approve them if Suitably Qualified or Experienced Person (SQEP);
Present reports on NS&E Safety Teams progress across multiple Project forums and account for any gaps in hours/ costs for Safety related activities/ tasks as required;
Manage identified Project (SZC) risks and any opportunities linked to SZC safety activities/ tasks.
Profile
What are we looking for
Your background may include some of the following:
Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline)
Strong knowledge of Nuclear Safety generally on EPR or PWR designs
Experience in a relevant position preferably from a highly regulated industry
The ability to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels
Motivated and disciplined with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work across multiple workstreams
Able to review technical documents which present complex arguments clearly
Take a proactive approach to management and resolution of technical topics
Strong organisational and communication skills able to liaise between multiple stakeholders and maintain a clear overview for specific topics
Leadership skills
Fluent English.
Languages (level)
- English fluent (required)
- French bonus
Benefits
Whats in it for you
25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) Bank Holidays
8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
Individual and family private health care
Dental insurance for employees
Cashplan Level 2 cover
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Income Protection
Professional Body Membership
Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Babbel learn a new language
Generous family leave
Job location
United Kingdom Bristol
Job location (site)
Aztec West
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Framatome’s teams design and build nuclear power plants, present at every stage of the process on all types of reactor technologies.