EDF Energy

IFS Technical Lead

Join EDF Energy as an IFS Technical Lead in Edinburgh, London, or Durham. Lead the design and delivery of IFS systems supporting renewable growth and net zero goals. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, competitive salary, and benefits like EV leasing and private healthcare.
EDF Energy
EDF Energy
Hybrid Full time UTC+01:00

EDF Energy

Company Overview

EDF Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Électricité de France (EDF)

London, United Kingdom

2002

Approximately 11,700 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures for 2023 are not publicly detailed.

What They Do

EDF Energy is a prominent British integrated energy company that specializes in electricity generation and supply. The company operates across various energy sectors, including nuclear, gas, coal, and renewable energy sources. Its EDF Renewables UK division focuses on developing onshore and offshore wind farms, solar energy, and battery storage solutions, boasting over 1.5 GW of operational renewable capacity and nearly 14 GW in planning and development (source: wikipedia.org). EDF Energy provides a range of products and services, including dual fuel tariffs and electricity-only supplies, catering to both residential and commercial customers. The company plays a significant role in the UK energy market, with approximately 44% of homes powered by its nuclear output in 2020 (source: energyscanner.com).

Projects & Track Record

EDF Energy has a strong track record of notable projects in the renewable energy sector. Among its completed projects are the 47.5 MW Corriemoillie wind farm and the 31 MW Beck Burn wind farm, which opened in July 2017, as well as the 19.2 MW Pearie Law wind farm, commissioned in April 2017 (source: wikipedia.org). The company has also acquired 11 Scottish wind farm sites from Partnerships for Renewables, which have a potential capacity of 600 MW. Currently, EDF Energy is engaged in major projects such as Hinkley Point C, which involves the construction of two EPR reactors scheduled to start operations in 2025, and the Sizewell C and Bradwell B nuclear builds (source: wikipedia.org). These projects highlight EDF Energy's commitment to expanding its nuclear and renewable energy capabilities in the UK.

Recent Developments

In recent years, EDF Energy has made significant strides in its operations and partnerships. Notably, EDF Trading appointed Philipp Büssenschütt as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026, and expanded its joint venture with JERA to include Japanese Power in 2025 (source: edftrading.com). The parent company, EDF, has reported progress on the Hinkley Point C project, which is on track for operations in 2025, while EDF Renewables continues to develop a robust pipeline of 14 GW across wind, solar, and storage projects (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company has previously acquired Pivot Power for battery storage and EV infrastructure in 2019, and a majority stake in Pod Point for EV charging in 2020, reflecting its focus on sustainable energy solutions.

Working There

EDF Energy offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including electricity production, supply, trading, and infrastructure development. The company employs approximately 11,700 people, with opportunities in operations, customer service, engineering, and development (source: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk). Hiring occurs at multiple UK locations, including London, Glasgow, and Bridgwater, as well as international offices in Dublin and other locations (source: craft.co). The company culture emphasizes long-term partnerships and reliability, as evidenced by its 4-star service rating from independent reviews (source: energyscanner.com).


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Job Description

You will play a pivotal role in enabling EDF Power Solutions to operate at scale by leading the design, delivery and performance of our IFS platform. Your work will directly support efficient decision‑making, system reliability and business growth across the organisation.

As we grow our renewable portfolio and progress towards net zero, this role sits at the intersection of technology, finance and operational excellence. You will help ensure that our core enterprise systems deliver measurable value, today and into the future.

The Opportunity

As IFS Technical Lead, you will own the technical direction and ongoing success of our IFS estate. You will ensure effective design, implementation, integration and optimisation of IFS, aligning system capability with business priorities and operational needs.

Working closely with Digital, IT and Finance stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. You will oversee third‑party partners, maintain system stability, and drive continuous improvement across the IFS platform.

This role supports EDF Power Solutions' growth strategy by enabling scalable, reliable systems that underpin efficiency, quality and insight across the UK and Ireland.

The role is based within the Finance directorate and offers flexibility around location, with ways of working outlined below.

Location: Working on a Hybrid basis from one of our offices, Edinburgh, Durham or London. We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, meaning you can work comfortably from home with our offices as your base location.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Owning the technical design, configuration and ongoing improvement of the IFS platform
  • Leading IFS implementations, upgrades and enhancements across multiple modules
  • Acting as the primary technical authority for IFS across the organisation
  • Translating business and operational requirements into effective system solutions
  • Leading engagement with IFS as a product vendor regarding releases, roadmap features, and technical guidance ensuring system performance, data integrity, security and service levels
  • Managing incidents and problems through to root cause resolution, applying change control processes, and maintaining technical knowledge documentation
  • Providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing to internal teams
  • Embedding security best practices across the IFS development lifecycle, including investigation and response to security incidents
  • Managing budgets associated with IFS support, development, and vendor services
  • Reporting to governance groups and steering boards on platform health, risks, delivery progress, and decisions required
  • Acting as a champion for the IFS platform and the wider digital agenda across the organisation

Who You Are

We're looking for an IFS Technical Lead who is proactive, collaborative, and committed. You'll bring a strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to learn. To be shortlisted, you need to offer...

  • Strong experience working with IFS Cloud, with solid functional understanding of Projects, Procurement, and Asset Management modules
  • Proven track record delivering IFS updates, releases, patches, and managing support cases within a controlled change environment
  • Experience managing a Continuous Improvement pipeline, including qualification, prioritisation, and delivery of enhancements
  • Background in leading IFS development and testing activities, including configuration, integrations, and quality assurance
  • Experience selecting and managing external IFS support partners, including performance management, SLAs, and issue escalation
  • Ability to translate IT Project requirements into procured delivery from trusted partners and assure high quality, supportable solutions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across operational teams, IT, and governance groups
  • You're comfortable moving between strategic planning and hands-on problem solving - whether you're presenting to a steering board, reviewing a vendor's delivery, or digging into a configuration issue, you take ownership and get it done.
  • You bring a natural curiosity to your work - questioning how things are done today, exploring how they could work better, and staying close to the IFS product roadmap to spot opportunities before they're obvious.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

If you're looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future - then you're in the right place! If you're passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we'd love you to come and join us.

Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle - from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Why EDF Power Solutions?

We're united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change and power a net zero future. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all.

With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we're the UK & Ireland's most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy - and we'd love you to help us get there.

Energise your career. Accelerate a net zero future.

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Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.

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About the role

May 1, 2026

Full time

Company

May 1, 2026

Hybrid

Solar Energy , Wind Energy , Energy Storage , Hydrogen

EDF Energy

edfenergy.com

  •  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  •  London, United Kingdom
  •  Durham, United Kingdom

Strong experience with IFS Cloud and related modules

UTC+01:00