EDF Energy

Main component replacement readiness lead

Join EDF Energy in Sunderland as a Main Component Replacement Readiness Lead. Drive operational readiness and engineering excellence for renewable energy assets. Enjoy a hybrid role with travel, competitive salary, and flexible benefits including EV leasing and private healthcare.

EDF Energy

Company Overview

Name

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

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2002

Size

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

Help us to lead major component replacement programmes that support the reliability, performance and future growth of renewable energy assets across the UK. As an Main Component replacement (MCR) Readiness Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring operational readiness, engineering excellence, and safe delivery across a diverse portfolio of renewable technologies.

At EDF power solutions, we're shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Your work will help us turn that ambition into action - delivering renewable energy solutions that will power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come.

You'll help ensure our operational fleet continues to perform at its best by leading readiness activities for major component replacements, driving continuous improvement, and supporting our ambition to grow installed capacity from 2GW to 10GW by 2035.

The Opportunity

As MCR Readiness Lead, you'll join our Asset Operations Technical Services and Delivery team, reporting to the Planning Manager. You'll provide technical leadership across major component replacement programmes, helping to maintain the highest engineering, quality and safety standards while delivering long-term value across our operational fleet.

Alongside a competitive salary and a performance related annual bonus, you'll join a hybrid role working from home and across various sites throughout the UK. You will be provided with a vehicle as periodic travel is required to operational assets and project locations, giving you the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.

You'll collaborate with operational, engineering, asset management and senior leadership teams while influencing best practice across renewable technologies including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and battery storage. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing business helping to deliver a net zero future.

Why EDF power solutions?

We're united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. 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.

Who You Are

We're looking for an MCR Readiness Lead who can bring strong engineering leadership, sound judgement and a commitment to safety excellence. You'll be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, leading complex programmes and driving continuous improvement. To be shortlisted, you need to offer...

  • Significant engineering experience combined with leadership and management responsibility
  • Proven experience in operational safety, with a thorough understanding of industry safety rules
  • A minimum HNC or HND qualification in an engineering discipline
  • Experience delivering large or complex engineering component replacement projects
  • A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the UK

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading operational readiness and quality activities for major component replacement programmes across the EDF power solutions operational fleet
  • Developing and implementing project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation and availability considerations
  • Coordinating with operational and engineering teams to identify replacement requirements and assess operational impacts
  • Embedding engineering excellence and operational experience within major component replacement activities
  • Providing oversight and guidance during stakeholder readiness meetings
  • Monitoring programme risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support successful delivery
  • Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and end-to-end process thinking
  • Managing external suppliers, consultants and project resources to achieve performance objectives
  • Building effective relationships across operations, engineering, supply chain and senior management teams
  • Representing EDF power solutions at external meetings, industry events and stakeholder engagements

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 and performance related 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 power solutions; 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.

Join us, and let's do good together.

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About the role

September 2, 2026

September 2, 2026

Full time

Hybrid

Company

Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Storage

EDF Energy

edfenergy.com

  •  Sunderland, United Kingdom

Significant engineering experience with leadership responsibility

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