Chemistry Lead - Bridgwater, United Kingdom - EDF Limited

EDF Limited

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Bridgwater, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater

At EDF we are building two new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.

The Opportunity
As the Chemistry Lead, you will lead all aspects of the delivery of Hinkley Point C operational chemistry capability.

You will be responsible for defining and delivering all chemistry work required during the pre-operational phase, including team development, capability growth, documentation production, laboratory development, equipment purchase, and all emergent requirements.

You will have a number of direct reports, including Chemistry Engineers and Laboratory Team Leaders.

As the HPC project progresses towards full operation the role will evolve as the chemistry requirements change.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to lead these changes for chemistry, through the execution and evolution of a pre-existing strategy for the chemistry topic.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary from £65,000 - £75,000 (negotiable 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 a 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 of us with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We'll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

What you'll be doing

Leading all aspects of HPCs operational chemistry development.
Leading the chemistry team, including line managing a number of direct reports.
Leading the ongoing chemistry team recruitment.
Defining, planning and overseeing all preoperational chemistry work.
Leading the first HPC site laboratory work.
Managing all HPC chemistry work, to ensure all requirements are known, planned for, and then delivered to the required quality and safety standards.
Being a figurehead for chemistry within HPC, and proactively advocating for the topic.
Being a positive influence in what will be a growing chemistry team, and wider operational organisation.

Who you are

Your background may include the following:

Chemistry degree qualified, or equivalent.
A strong technical basis in all aspects of nuclear power plant operational chemistry.
Experience of developing strategies and work plans, and then overseeing the execution of those plans.
Experience of leading projects or programmes of work.
Experience of work prioritisation and stakeholder management.
Experience in developing and/or implementing new processes.
Experience of leading people, not necessarily as direct reports.
Experience of overseeing or enacting chemical safety standards.
Experience of working within a power stations operational chemistry team is desirable.
Experience of advocating for chemistry, or other technical disciplines is desirable
Chartered with the Royal Society of Chemistry is advantageous.

Closing Date: 14th June 2023

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