Job details
Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design, engineering management & Systems engineering
Job Opening Title
Operations Manager - Defence
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Framatome are the PWR original equipment manufacturer of 84 nuclear power plants across the globe and we provide services to over 350 nuclear plant worldwide. In addition, thanks to its role as a whole lifecycle engineering solutions provider, we also support other market areas ranging from Healthcare, Defence, Space and Decommissioning.
As the Framatome UK business grows, we have recently established a Defence and Space business line and now have an immediate opportunity for an Operations Manager. We are seeking a person motivated by equity and inclusivity who can deliver value for our client working within our internal business, both within the UK and alongside our colleagues worldwide
Job description
Framatome Ltd in the UK has main offices situated in Avonmouth, Cranfield and client offices at Sizewell B, Aztec West and HPC site. In line with our growth plans, we are delighted to advertise for a role that will report into the UK Chief Programme Officer, within a matrix management environment, with close working expected with our Engineering, PMO, Legal and Commercial functions.
The role of Operations Manager | Defence has three primary objectives:
* Accountable to deliver Profit and Loss KPIs in line with business targets
* Accountable to grow the Defence sector account in terms of new market opportunities in terms of tactical organic sales
* Responsible to grow defence capability and capacity both in terms of people and the supply chain by close working with functional resource owners within a matrix management environment
For 2026, in addition there will be an interim requirement to manage our newly created Nuclear Space subsector. The successful person for this role will be a self-driven, a team player with strong soft skills in humility, integrity and trust. The successful individual will ideally have experience of managing P&L based on bottom principles. They will also bring experience and an appreciation of engineering and technical asset cycle. Additional duties as follows:
* Maintaining a positive safety and security culture and a drive for equity and social value
* Responsible for the delivery management and co-ordination of proposals, tendering, pricing and commercial processes within Framatome working closely with Defence and Space Technical Director, Chief Programme Officer and wider business development, operational, technical and support functions.
* Support and contribute to overseas growth via both importing and exporting capability, products, and services.
* Responsible for end-to-end cash flow management and making sure profit is delivered in line with KPIs and budget requirements
* Liaise with customers for bid clarifications and technical queries. Follow up on tender submissions to get feedback and use this information in a continuous improvement process. This will be treated on a case-by-case basis with or without sales function input
* In conjunction with finance and operations, formulate costings and derive selling prices consistent within company policy, market sector and strategic requirement.
* In conjunction with legal and operations, provides commercial and contract assurance against Framatome UK and corporate governance requirements
* To be responsible for making sure national nuclear security vetting requirement and adherence to local security policy is met
* Owning, developing and implementing a detailed action plan covering the basic fundamentals required for a Defence business e.g. JOSCAR, security infrastructure, specific procedures/policies.
Profile
Please note the successful individual must attain a minimum of SC clearance, with no caveats, and therefore this role is open to British Citizens only
A passion for inclusion, equity and diversity
Appreciation and familiarity of infrastructure project lifecycle; design, engineering, manufacturing, test, qualification and plant operations
Ability to work on their own and be part of an agile team that is developing with minimal supervision.
Commercially aware or a variety of contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC3/4) will be highly advantageous.
An appreciation of how to effectively apply e commercial risk to optimise schedule of rates, bill of quantities in the context of schedule of rates, bill of quantities, time and materials, target and fixed price arrangements.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days)
* 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
* Individual and family private health care
* Dental insurance for individual
* Cashplan – Level 2 cover
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Income Protection
* Professional Body Membership
* Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Babbel – learn a new language
* Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay
Job location
United Kingdom, Cranfield, Cranfield
Job location (site)
Cranfield
Travel
25%
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Bachelor
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
General information
Legal company
Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
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Publication date
26/09/2025