Commissioning Engineer

Are you driven by the challenge of making complex engineering systems perform at their very best through expert commissioning? Are you excited by the idea of working alongside a wide range of disciplines to tackle technical issues and find smart solutions? Are you ready to put your technical know-how to work in improving safety, reliability, and efficiency on one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects?

If that sounds like you, then we have a fantastic opportunity to join the Nuclear Island team as a Commissioning Engineer at Hinkley Point C!

The Opportunity

As our next Commissioning Engineer within the Nuclear Island (NI) team, you’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious engineering projects—Hinkley Point C. You’ll play a vital role in managing the crucial interface between the Regulators and the Commissioning organisation, helping to shape a safe and efficient path from preparation through to execution of commissioning activities.

You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Commissioning Delivery Team and collaborate with technical, oversight, and project delivery functions to establish strong regulatory controls and compliance measures. Success in this role depends on your ability to build trusted relationships across a wide stakeholder network—including Regulatory and Licensing teams, safety case professionals, contractors, and future plant operators—as you help drive NNB’s regulatory strategy forward.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary and a market leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. 

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. 

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you will be doing

As a Commissioning Engineer at Hinkley Point C, you’ll be part of a dynamic journey where your role evolves alongside the project itself—offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth. Blending technical expertise with delivery focus, you’ll be key to ensuring equipment is delivered and commissioned successfully, all while navigating the complexity of a major infrastructure project. Your proactive mindset and ability to foster strong working relationships across teams—including designers, contractors, construction teams, and future operators—will be essential to driving progress and keeping critical interfaces on track. Additional roles and responsibilities include: 

• Report directly to a Commissioning Manager within the NNB HPC Commissioning Team.
• Support project objectives by providing timely updates, insights, and coordination across delivery milestones.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including commissioning delivery teams, operations, and contract partners.
• Conduct reviews of contractor and designer deliverables, commissioning documentation, design changes, and lists of deliverables (LOD).
• Contribute to the development of commissioning plans and preparation of detailed schedules.
• Ensure all activities meet internal procedures and comply with regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance on temporary plant modifications to maintain safety and performance.

Who you are

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a proactive mindset, strong communication abilities, and a genuine commitment to safety and quality. You’ll be a natural problem-solver, able to think critically under pressure and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Your attention to detail, adaptability, and eagerness to learn will help you navigate the fast-paced and technical nature of commissioning work. Additional requirements include: 

• A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline is preferred
• Previous experience in commissioning, ideally in a complex or regulated environment
• A track record of promoting and working within a strong safety and quality culture
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical, solution-focused approach

Applications for this role close: Monday 5th May 

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