We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the opportunity
We are recruiting for a Procurement Engineer to Join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team, this role is a great opportunity for anyone looking to commence and develop their career in the nuclear sector. The NPETS team supports our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with regards their nuclear fleet in the UK. You will be part of a large client lead team at EDF’s Sizewell B Power Station location and this role will support multiple projects within their UK wide project portfolio which may include existing generation, nuclear defueling, nuclear new build and/or nuclear decommissioning.
Sizewell B began construction in 1988 and since 1995 has generated 250 TWh of zero carbon electricity, which is the equivalent of enough to power every home in Suffolk for 192 years, or like taking 42 million cars off UK roads for a year. You will be part of a large client-led team at Sizewell B Power Station and will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station. Key responsibilities will be\:
Maintain & manage the technical/quality aspects of the sites spares and equipment catalogue Develop procurement specifications, in conjunction with technical specialists & buyers Maintain compliance with all required standards and arrangements applicable to the specification of plant spares & services and assist in the resolution of Quality and Technical problems Monitor and advise on shelf life extensions and plant refurbishment activities Assist in addressing obsolescence issues including reverse engineering and carryout QC and Store Hold Inspections Provide advice and input for procurement engineering training and support and underpin the Materials Planning process Working Knowledge of AP928 and Work Management Process Represent SZB Supply Chain at Station and Corporate meetings *We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the opportunity
We are recruiting for a Procurement Engineer to Join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team, this role is a great opportunity for anyone looking to commence and develop their career in the nuclear sector. The NPETS team supports our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with regards their nuclear fleet in the UK. You will be part of a large client lead team at EDF’s Sizewell B Power Station location and this role will support multiple projects within their UK wide project portfolio which may include existing generation, nuclear defueling, nuclear new build and/or nuclear decommissioning.
Sizewell B began construction in 1988 and since 1995 has generated 250 TWh of zero carbon electricity, which is the equivalent of enough to power every home in Suffolk for 192 years, or like taking 42 million cars off UK roads for a year. You will be part of a large client-led team at Sizewell B Power Station and will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station. Key responsibilities will be\:
Maintain & manage the technical/quality aspects of the sites spares and equipment catalogue Develop procurement specifications, in conjunction with technical specialists & buyers Maintain compliance with all required standards and arrangements applicable to the specification of plant spares & services and assist in the resolution of Quality and Technical problems Monitor and advise on shelf life extensions and plant refurbishment activities Assist in addressing obsolescence issues including reverse engineering and carryout QC and Store Hold Inspections Provide advice and input for procurement engineering training and support and underpin the Materials Planning process Working Knowledge of AP928 and Work Management Process Represent SZB Supply Chain at Station and Corporate meetings * Educated to minimum HNC level in an engineering discipline Sound working knowledge of technical & quality assurance arrangements Knowledge of standards applicable to the procurement of spare parts allied to good commercial awareness Credibility necessary to represent the Company and the Supply Chain Group A flexible working approach which includes supplier & other business unit visits necessary to support continuous improvementOur Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), contact the team.
* Educated to minimum HNC level in an engineering discipline Sound working knowledge of technical & quality assurance arrangements Knowledge of standards applicable to the procurement of spare parts allied to good commercial awareness Credibility necessary to represent the Company and the Supply Chain Group A flexible working approach which includes supplier & other business unit visits necessary to support continuous improvementOur Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), contact the team.