S - HEALTH,SAFETY,SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - S4 - Operations Nuclear Safety
Job Opening Title
Job type
Non fixed term
The Installed Base BU is in charge of Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects, and for installations in the decommissioning phase. The Installed Base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide. With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”
Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. With 17,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Safety is our overarching value, and Quality is integral to the nuclear safety culture driving our operations and being at the core of our customers' business. Due to our ongoing growth, we are recruiting a QHSE Advisor to support our team in Cranfield.
This is an internally facing role, involving playing an integral part in coordinating safety and quality activities within the Cranfield site, and also liaising with other sites in the UK. Additionally, it is to develop a Continuous Improvement approach HSEQ on the site. Safety is Framatome’s overarching value.
It will be your role to provide support and guidance on all HSEQ matters relating to the Cranfield site. Continuous improvement is a key part of our business, and in this role, you will be very active in improving all aspects of HSEQ. Reporting operationally to the IMS Manager and hierarchically to the Deputy Head of QHSE, you will also develop effective working relationships with the local Management Team to enable a first-class safety, environmental, and quality service to be delivered.
Main Responsibilities
Systems
* Work with the Operations team to improve quality, health, safety, and environmental performance at the site, improving the processes and reporting. Critically analyze current processes and report on potential improvements. Assist in implementing those improvements.
* Work with the wider QHSE functions and the IMS team to monitor and implement changes to the Management System.
Assurance
* Report on QHSE KPI’s, internally, and externally.
* Organize operational inspections, audits, and verification checks and act on the findings.
Technical Advice
* Provide on-site consultancy for the formulation of RAMS for off-site activities.
* Ensure that Risk Assessments are written properly and staff read and understand them.
* Assist with the writing of quality plans for projects and overseeing their implementation.
Training
* Coaching and mentoring site supervision in HSE practices, roles, and responsibilities.
* Assist with developing internal training and awareness and delivering where required.
Engagement and Culture
* Hold quality meetings and regular HSE meetings. Network within Framatome Ltd and the wider European organization to understand their processes and implement improvements to ours.
Profile
To be considered, we require the following attributes:
* IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate.
* Experience in Accident / Incident Investigation / Problem solving.
* Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience in the Nuclear industry is highly desirable.
* Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture.
* Demonstrable field engagement.
* Good knowledge of performance management techniques and/or root cause analysis techniques (FMEA, A-Z, 5 Whys, LEAN, Six Sigma).
Desired Attributes:
* Internal auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.
* Experience of implementing processes and procedures.
* On-site experience of engineering, chemical, design activities.
Additional Information
As part of our growth, we are integrating the QHSE function to serve the overall operations of Framatome Ltd in the UK and liaise with Framatome Group in this respect. In particular, the QHSE organization is in charge of:
* The line management and development of the QHSE team in line with the business needs;
* The ownership of the Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, Radioprotection processes, systems, and tools as well as the related reporting at both Framatome Ltd and Group level;
* The development, management, and continuous improvement of the overall Management system with the various process owners to ensure the effectiveness of our processes and procedures;
* The implementation of Nuclear Safety initiatives to ensure that a strong nuclear safety culture is maintained across our organization and is flowed down to our supply partners;
* The implementation of Group wide programs and initiatives in relation to QHSE (e.g., 5TK);
* Providing the executive team and the board with advice and support to ensure that the company is meeting its regulatory requirements (e.g., CDM) in relation to QHSE.
The QHSE Advisor will work closely with:
* The project, engineering, and design teams to ensure that quality, health, safety, and environmental within the Integrated Management System is maintained, adhered to, developed, and improved to meet our business needs, customers, and regulatory requirements.
* With the engineering and project managers to ensure that QHSE programs are communicated and deployed within Engineering BL and related agreed performance indicators measured and actioned upon when required;
* With the IMS Manager to ensure that the performance of the IMS is deployed and adhered to in the operational areas.
* With Framatome Head / Deputy Head of QHSE to inform of events and performances regarding QHSE, adherence to and evolution of the regulatory framework in relation to the business.
In return, we are offering a salary of £40,000 plus excellent benefits to include:
* 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years service).
* 8% Employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice) – 1% min Employee.
* Individual and family private health care.
* Life assurance (4x salary).
* Employee assistance programme (EAP).
* Income Protection.
* Professional Body Membership (1 per year).
* Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognize a priority to improve gender mix.
Everyone will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
Job location
United Kingdom
Job location (site)
Cranfield
Job family
Standard
Minimum level of education required
Others
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Reference number
2025-21495
Publication date
3/12/2025
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