EDF EPR Engineering UK
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) provides the specialist engineering capability behind Britain’s new nuclear programme. Based in Bristol and HPC Site, we bring together the expertise needed to design, replicate and deliver the UK EPR technology now under construction at Hinkley Point C and planned for Sizewell C.
We are a subsidiary of Edvance, the EDF-Framatome joint venture responsible for EPR design and engineering worldwide.
Although we sit within the Edvance organisation, our teams are based in Britain and work closely with the companies that make up the UK nuclear family of EDF. This gives the UK programme the full benefit of global EPR expertise combined with local engineering delivery.
Our role in the UK’s nuclear programme
Around a fifth of Britain’s electricity is generated by EDF’s existing nuclear power stations, providing reliable, low carbon energy for millions of customers.
As the UK expands its nuclear capacity, EPR-E is responsible for ensuring that new build projects benefit from robust engineering, consistent design standards and a strong pipeline of technical capability.
Engineering the UK’s new build stations
EPR-E leads key elements of the engineering design for Hinkley Point C, the first new nuclear power station in the UK for a generation, which will supply low carbon electricity for around six million homes.
We also play a central role in preparing the replicated design for Sizewell C, enabling the UK to benefit from standardisation and engineering learning.
Strengthening engineering skills in Britain
With around 1,000 engineers and technical specialists based in Bristol and at the Hinkley Point C site, EPR-E is one of the largest centres of nuclear engineering expertise in the UK.
Our teams are helping develop the skills and experience needed to support major nuclear projects, long-term station operations and the wider clean energy transition.
Design and engineering services required for UK EPR projects
- Nuclear Island engineering
- Conventional Island engineering
- Balance of Plant systems
- Manufacturing surveillance and quality oversight
- Engineering support during construction and commissioning
- Long term engineering capability for future fleet operations
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Working with EDF Nuclear Operations and Nuclear Services
Our engineering experts work closely with EDF Nuclear Services to maintain consistent technical standards, methods and assurance across the UK nuclear programme.
EDF manages the UK’s fleet of operational nuclear stations, which together generate more than one third of the country’s zero carbon electricity. EPR E supports long term fleet development by maintaining and strengthening the engineering knowledge that underpins EPR technology. The experience gained through engineering, construction and commissioning at Hinkley Point C – and replicated at Sizewell C – helps ensure future EPR operations in the UK benefit from proven methods, stable capability and shared learning across the fleet.