Nuclear Supply Chain Manager

Role Characteristics:

Dalkia UK as part of the EDF Group are committed to supporting the UK’s drive to Net Zero through safe, sustainable and efficient energy delivery.

Within this commitment, Dalkia Engineering is establishing a dedicated ‘New Nuclear’ capability, enabling direct employment on New Build Nuclear projects across the UK as a trusted Tier 1 supply chain partner. This includes delivery of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and supporting engineering services under nuclear safety requirements and quality standards.

The Nuclear Supply Chain Manager will play a pivotal role in developing, qualifying and managing the nuclear supply chain that underpins safe, compliant and cost-effective project delivery.

Role Characteristics:

This is a senior operational leadership role within Dalkia’s Nuclear team, reporting to the Commercial and Supply Chain Director.

The Nuclear Supply Chain Manager will be accountable for building and maintaining a fit-for-purpose supply chain that supports Dalkia’s nuclear delivery programme, ensuring SQEP suppliers and subcontractors, adherence to nuclear safety culture and compliance with nuclear standards.

The role demands a hands-on leader who combines procure and supply chain expertise and commercial acumen with a deep understanding of nuclear quality assurance, traceability, and safety case integration.

All candidates should have industry proven experience and relevant qualifications reflective of the role.

All senior roles will be expected to demonstrate and uphold the Dalkia Values and be an outstanding example of a supportive manager.

Key Deliverables:

• Key advisor to the Commercial and Supply Chain Director and Senior Leadership team on all aspects of the supply chain.
• Be the subject matter expert in the New Nuclear team for all aspects of the supply chain.
• Develop, implement, manage and maintain a nuclear-complaint supply chain strategy.
• Ensure a full understanding and application of quality assurance requirements including grading, hold points, lifetime quality records (LTQR), and traceability expectations associated with nuclear works.
• Develop, lead and manage the supplier and subcontractor pre-qualification, audit and approval process, ensuring compliance with ISO 19443, ISO 9001 and all safety and quality standards and requirements embedded within the procurement and manufacturing oversight processes.
• Establish and maintain supply chain performance management systems and metrics for quality, delivery, cost and compliance.
• Implement and maintain supply chain assurance programmes, including surveillance, corrective action and continuous improvement tracking.
• Implement and monitor controls for Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items (CFSI) prevention, detection, and reporting
• Interface directly with client and licensee procurement/QA teams ensuring full alignment of supply chain standards, documentation and reporting.
• Work closely with Commercial, Quality and Engineering functions to verify that supply chain documentation, materials, and manufacturing records meet nuclear quality assurance and lifetime quality records requirements.
• Support project delivery teams with strategic sourcing, supply chain capability mapping, and resolution of supply chain risks.
• Lead supply chain readiness reviews, including documentation for key hold points, manufacturing surveillance and lifetime records.
• Support procurement planning, ensuring early supply chain engagement and risk mitigation.
• Ensure full compliance with Dalkia’s governance
• Foster long-term supply chain partnerships to strengthen Dalkia’s nuclear capability.
• Ensure the formulation and upkeep of essential supply chain strategies, standards, procedures and processes integral to support the Dalkia nuclear business.
• Ensure Dalkia have supply chain agreements, vetting procedures and audits in place to ensure compliance with nuclear policy and procedures.

Key deliverables:

• A qualified, audited and nuclear-compliant supply chain that meets project and client requirements.
• Auditable evidence of compliance across all supply chain tiers
• CFSI control and assurance programme fully operational, documented and reviewed.
• Supply chain assurance plan developed, implemented and maintained
• Supply chain performance reporting and corrective action system operational and integrated with Dalkia systems.
• Quarterly supply chain review board chaired and documented inclusive of coordination with wider Dalkia business units.
• Evidence of LFE (learning from experience), CBI (continuous business improvement) and Zero Harm embedded in supply chain operations.
• Contribution to Tier 1 project readiness reviews, safety case evidence, and client meetings.
• Development, ownership, and maintenance of the Dalkia supply chain strategies, processes, policies and procedures.
• Ownership and maintenance of the Dalkia procurement strategies, processes, policies and procedures.
• Contribution to key senior team development meetings, strategy setting and performance reporting requirements.

Minimum  Qualifications/ Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline
• Professional accreditation (CIPS, MCIPS, or similar) desirable
• Proven track record of supply chain management in nuclear, defence or other highly regulated sectors
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain qualification, auditing and compliance with Nuclear QA systems.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture
• Experience leading teams in high-integrity project environments

Personal Characteristics:

• An individual willing to lead and learn within a new evolving team.
• An individual who promotes collaboration and accountability.
• Demonstrates Humility, Positivity, Respect, Clarity, and Solidarity in all interactions.
• Passionate about building sustainable, ethical supply chains.
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning from experience

Working Pattern of Attendance and Location(s):

• 37hrs per week
• Location:
  • Office location to be confirmed (likely between Hinkley Point, Aztec West – Bristol).
• Regular travel to client offices, supply chain sites and project locations across the UK.

HPC Values attributed behaviours:   

• Demonstrates Humility through sharing success as a team.
• Demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions.
• Demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view.
• Demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely.
• Demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a “One Team” approach