The new nuclear adventure
EDF Group is poised to make history with the world's largest investment in EPR2 technology. As we advance the HPC Project in the UK, France is set to lead the way with the construction of six cutting-edge reactors in Penly, Gravelines, and Bugey in the coming years.
Through Project Bridge, we’re fostering international skill transfers between the UK and France.
What is Project Bridge?
The objective of Bridge is to meet the skills needs of the Group's new nuclear projects, and on our construction sites in England & France. This means accelerating and intensifying career paths, by offering our employees the opportunity to train in the field, within the largest construction site in Europe.
- ACCELERATE THE DELIVERY OF HPC by building your skills today
- PREPARE EPR2 SKILLS for our construction sites in France tomorrow
Welcome to HPC
The successful delivery of HPC is crucial for our global growth strategy. It not only serves as a vital training ground to enhance our EPR2 capabilities, but also allows our French colleagues to leverage their expertise in support of the HPC build.
Join Project Bridge and make a difference
If you can't find a role above that is of interest to you,
register your interest here for Inbound/Outbound Expat opportunities:
"I feel grateful for EDF to have given me the opportunity to work on HPC. I felt that I've learnt a lot in 5 years."
"This was a fantastic and very rich experience, both professionally and personally. My family enjoyed the 4 years assignment in England and the life in Taunton in Somerset."
What to expect on your assignment
Discover essential insights about life in the UK, your potential work locations, and more information about the expatriate benefits lifecycle. You’ll also find valuable contacts and resources to guide you and we’ve created a handy chatbot to answer your FAQs.
Expatriate resources for you
- Please watch this recorded webinar from February 2025, which provides details of all aspects of the expatriation from both the French and UK side.
- Try our Inbound Chatbot (FR to UK) for your frequently asked questions
- Try our Outbound Chatbot (UK to FR) for your frequently asked questions
- Did you know we have an Expat Family Network facilitated by French partners of expats
on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Expatriate benefits
We’re committed to ensuring your experience abroad is rewarding and comfortable:
- Generous rental allowance: enjoy a rental allowance tailored to your location and family size, ensuring a comfortable living environment.
- Council tax reimbursement: we’ll reimburse your council tax based on actual invoices, alleviating financial stress.
- Utilities allowance: rest easy with a utilities allowance covering essential services like electricity, gas, and water.
- Travel allowance: stay connected with home! We cover the typical costs of one annual return trip, so you can visit loved ones once a year on us.
- Spouse allowance: if applicable, we provide a spouse allowance for up to two years, supporting your family’s transition.
- Schooling fees reimbursement: we understand the importance of education—schooling fees for children aged 3-18 are fully reimbursed.
- Site premium: for contractual locations, we offer a site premium to recognize the unique challenges of your assignment.
- Cost of living differential: if applicable, we provide a cost-of-living differential to help you maintain your lifestyle abroad.
When there’s a change to your family circumstances or your workplace, we’ll review your allowances accordingly. We also do an annual review of the rental market, just to make sure we’re up to date with your rental allowance.
Examples of remuneration packages
Additional Benefits to Enhance Your Expat Experience
To further support your smooth transition and well-being abroad, we’re excited to offer you:
- Comprehensive international medical healthcare: receive top-tier medical coverage, so you can focus on what matters most—your health.
- Immigration support: navigate the complexities of relocation with ease. Our dedicated team is here to assist you with all immigration processes.
- Tax support: get expert assistance with your tax obligations, ensuring you understand and manage your financial responsibilities while living overseas.
- Home-search visit: we’ll facilitate a home-search visit to help you find the perfect place for you and your family, making your relocation stress-free.
- Relocation costs covered: enjoy peace of mind with coverage for relocation expenses, including shipment of your belongings and temporary accommodation when you first arrive.
What about my actual work location?
Wondering where you'll be working? Most likely, you'll be based out of one of the following locations: at the HPC Site in Somerset, the SDC offices in Bridgwater, Aztec West Business Park in Bristol, or Gloucester Business Park in Gloucester. Each location is equipped with excellent facilities, delightful lunch options, and inviting spaces designed for collaboration and socialising. You may be expected to travel between these locations regularly
Life in the UK
You’ll likely find yourself in Bristol or a charming village in Somerset, one of the UK’s most stunning regions. Beyond Glastonbury, cheese, and cider (though it’s a foodie paradise), you can explore picturesque villages, vibrant towns, cutting-edge art, the breathtaking Somerset Levels, Exmoor, and the iconic Jurassic coast. Plus, the World Heritage City of Bath and the lively buzz of Bristol are just around the corner.
Schools
EDF reimburses enrolment fees, tuition fees, school-run transport and textbooks for children aged 3 to 18 years old. Tuition fees include EAL (English as an Additional Language) and French tutoring. FAST Tutoring and MANOP provide French tutoring in CNED and Griffon systems.
The assignee pays for school meals, uniforms, school insurance, private lessons, and extra-curricular activities.
Under the new Project Bridge terms, EDF will cover 60% of nursery fees for under-3 year olds when both parents are working full time.
EDF has a connection with the following schools in Somerset and Bristol, where French tutoring is integrated into the school day, providing children with a comprehensive experience.
Please do not make a financial commitment before checking with RH’One or the EDF UK international mobility team. If you want to use a different school, please check with RH’One or the EDF UK international mobility team.
French Tutoring
For more information about the UK education system vis-à-vis the French, as well as the provision of French curriculum, please see the following. Please note that information concerning the provision can change so please check the school websites.
- Primaire College: Invitation aux webinaires de présentation du programme français à Bristol et Taunton (et autres villes)-20241120_170357-Meeting Recording.mp4 and slides: Webinaire primaire college.pptx
- Les Option du Lycée au UK: Invitation aux webinaires de présentation du programme français à Bristol et Taunton (et autres villes)-20241121_170547-Meeting Recording.mp4 and slides: Webinaire Lycée.pptx
If your spouse is interested in becoming a French tutor while on assignment in the UK:
- Somerset/Taunton:
- FAST Tutoring: Cécile Bouteyron, taunton@fasttutoring.co.uk, +44 7986 968 474. See also the job description: FAST Fiche de poste tuteur.pdf
- MANOP: Anne Bedetti, contact@manop-group.com, +44 7306 108 464
Bristol
- FAST Tutoring: Clémentine Taras, bristol@fasttutoring.co.uk, +44 7871 654 271
Contact us
The best way to contact us about Hinkley Point C is by emailing us on hinkley-enquiries@edf-energy.com. You can also call us on 0333 009 7070 (24 hour free phone number).
For EDF's 24/7 media enquiry line call 01452 652233.
