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 world’s nuclear fleet. With 20,000 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%), we’re 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, we’re aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.

Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

The purpose of the Business Line Lead is to support the Head of Business Line (BL) in the effective management, coordination and delivery of the New Build Business Line activities.

The Business Line Lead will work closely:

- With Project Managers to support the successful delivery of projects and customer commitments;

- With functional managers to support effective resource planning, workload management and capability development;

- With commercial and sales teams to support business development activities, tender preparation and contract negotiations;

- With QHSE teams to promote a strong safety, quality and continuous improvement culture;

- With finance and project controls teams to support reporting, forecasting and performance monitoring activities.

The Business Line Lead will directly:

- Support the Head of BL in the day-to-day management and coordination of Business Line activities;

- Deputise for the Head of BL during periods of absence or conflicting priorities;

- Coordinate and follow up actions arising from operational, commercial and management meetings;

- Support project reviews and monitor project performance indicators to identify risks, issues and improvement opportunities;

- Engage with customers and stakeholders in support of project delivery, commercial discussions and relationship management activities;

- Support the preparation, review and negotiation of contracts, proposals and commercial agreements;

- Assist in the development of winning proposals and business opportunities aligned with the Business Line strategy;

- Coordinate across functions to ensure actions, deliverables and priorities are effectively managed and communicated;

- Support the preparation of business performance reports, presentations and management updates;

- Help drive delivery performance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across the Business Line;

- Support planning and coordination activities relating to resources, workload and future opportunities;

- Ensure delegated tasks and responsibilities are completed effectively, accurately and within required timescales;

- Maintain a high level of professionalism, organisation, confidentiality and attention to detail in all activities.

Training & Development Expectations:

• HND or Degree in relevant Engineering, Project Management, Commercial or Manufacturing discipline;
• Project Management qualification or certification (APM, PMI, Prince2 or equivalent);
• Strong experience in project delivery within a regulated industry environment;
• Experience supporting or leading commercial and contract management activities (NEC, FIDIC, bespoke contracts etc.);
• Strong understanding of project management principles, delivery controls and customer relationship management;
• Experience supporting bids, tenders and sales/business development activities;
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture principles;
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams;
• Experience engaging directly with customers and senior stakeholders;
• Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (ISO );
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and proactively resolve issues;
• Commercially aware with good understanding of financial and operational drivers;
• Strong administrative, reporting and presentation skills;
• Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements within project delivery environments;
• Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience within the nuclear industry is highly desirable;
• High level of competence with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.

Person specification:

• Proactive and self-motivated;
• Highly organised and diligent with strong attention to detail;
• Professional and dependable;
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills;
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment;
• Resilient and solution-oriented;
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability;
• Collaborative team player capable of building effective working relationships;
• Able to challenge constructively and drive actions through to completion;
• Positive attitude with a strong customer-focused mindset.