Site Project Manager F/H

Poste ouvert aux personnes en situation de handicap.

Join an international group, a leader in low-carbon growth and committed to tackling climate change.

NUWARD , an EDF subsidiary, is dedicated to developing the Group’s small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). NUWARD is designing a multi-energy platform capable of delivering low-carbon, competitive electricity and heat to meet the needs of industry and cities.

Our SMR, known as the “NUWARD_SMR”, features a simple, modular, and prefabricated design, drawing on the proven technologies and expertise of the existing nuclear fleet.

Our ambition: to deliver Europe’s first SMR during the 2030s. Do you want to help build a safe, low-carbon, and competitive energy future for Europe? Join us on this journey!

You will report to the Head of Requirement & Front Office.

You will take in charge the identification, assessment and preparation of NUWARD target sites, from multi-criteria screening to early investigations, regulatory mapping and tender support.
Your mission will include:

• Defining and deploying a multi-criteria site selection methodology (technical, regulatory, environmental, grid, land);
• Consolidating international site data in coordination with the International Directorate and key stakeholders;
• Producing robust country/site characterisation factsheets and decision-ready synthesis;
• Defining early investigation needs for shortlisted/reference sites with engineering partners;
• Structuring and monitoring internal and external contributions and deliverables for pre-site studies;
• Coordinating ongoing field investigations on the FOAK reference site;
• Challenging NUWARD generic SMR requirements against real site constraints; identifying gaps, adaptations and standardisation opportunities;
• Mapping and comparing licensing/authorisation pathways across target countries; identifying prerequisites, watchpoints and schedule impacts.
• Preparing steering committees and progress updates.

Job based in Lyon with frequent trips to other NUWARD sites and abroad.

Your profile:

Job position / ranking Confirmed engineer / officer (minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience).

You hold an engineering degree or an equivalent degree.

You will have proven experience in:

• Site selection, site preparation and/or early site investigations for complex industrial projects (ideally nuclear/energy);
• Multi-criteria assessment, data consolidation and production of decision-support documentation;
• Coordination of internal/external stakeholders and management of technical deliverables;
• Understanding and mapping of regulatory frameworks and authorisation processes;
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel);
• Power BI and GIS are a plus.

Fluency in written and spoken French is essential; professional English is required.

At the EDF Group, welcoming people with disabilities is part of our DNA. Our aim is to open our doors to all skills, energies and personalities without exclusion. The position we are offering is therefore open to everyone.

Job based in Lyon with frequent trips to other NUWARD sites and abroad.

 

Your profile:

Job position / ranking Confirmed engineer / officer (minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience).

You hold an engineering degree or an equivalent degree.

You will have proven experience in:

• Site selection, site preparation and/or early site investigations for complex industrial projects (ideally nuclear/energy);
• Multi-criteria assessment, data consolidation and production of decision-support documentation;
• Coordination of internal/external stakeholders and management of technical deliverables;
• Understanding and mapping of regulatory frameworks and authorisation processes;
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel);
• Power BI and GIS are a plus.

Fluency in written and spoken French is essential; professional English is required.

At the EDF Group, welcoming people with disabilities is part of our DNA. Our aim is to open our doors to all skills, energies and personalities without exclusion. The position we are offering is therefore open to everyone.