Handover Team Lead - HVAC (HPC/SZC)
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£60,000 – £70,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 2122
£46,800
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.3×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and EDF (UK) is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, EDF (UK) assigned 23 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2122 jobs, according to the Home Office.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2122 (Mechanical engineers) · 61% match
- Likely 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 33% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £46,800 Clears |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,700 Clears | £51,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Ready to shape solutions for some of the UK’s most complex nuclear engineering projects? Join EDF and use your HVAC design expertise to influence major delivery decisions across Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C while building a career where Success is Personal.
The Opportunity
As the Handover Team Lead – HVAC, you’ll play a key role in ensuring technical alignment across two of Europe’s largest nuclear new-build programmes. You’ll lead the resolution of design issues, manage engineering interfaces, and support the successful delivery of critical nuclear HVAC systems.
EDF EPR Engineering UK delivers the design for nuclear island buildings, systems, and equipment for Hinkley Point C and similar projects.
Working as part of an integrated team, EPR Engineering supports construction and commissioning while preparing design replication activities and future project opportunities that contribute towards An Electric Britain.
This hybrid role is based at #AztecWest in #Bristol, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. You’ll also visit Hinkley Point C site regularly and may occasionally travel internationally, primarily to France or Germany.
Working across supplier organisations, project teams, and back-office design teams, you’ll lead the management of open points, design modifications, non-conformances, and technical queries. You’ll help ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders while supporting the successful delivery of major nuclear engineering projects.
Who You Are
We’re looking for an experienced HVAC professional with strong design expertise and a proven track record within complex nuclear projects. You’ll be comfortable working across organisational boundaries, building effective relationships, and driving technical issues through to resolution.
Are you experienced in…
- HVAC design engineering within complex engineering or nuclear projects
- Leading the HVAC Handover Team supporting both Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C projects
- Acting as the focal point for HVAC technical issue resolution between suppliers, project teams, and design teams
- Managing design changes, open points, contractor requests, and engineering queries throughout project delivery
- Coordinating configuration and technical information across project teams to maintain alignment between HPC and SZC
- Developing effective processes, reporting, and ways of working that support successful project outcomes
- Supporting collaboration between suppliers and back-office design teams to ensure timely and effective issue resolution
Alongside a competitive salary ranging between £60,000 and £70,000pa, and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
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.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th October 2026
#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #DestinationNuclear
Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Offer £60,000–70,000
- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
Even the bottom of this range, £60,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. EDF (UK) pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. EDF (UK) holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, EDF (UK) assigned 23 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2122 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.