About this role
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater/ Satellite office, Bridgwater (initially hybrid, then full- time on site)
Salary: c. £65,000 depending on experience
Grade: B
Ready to help bring one of the UK's most important energy projects into operation?
Do you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with specialist engineering teams and making sure complex activities are delivered safely? At EDF, Success is Personal. This is your opportunity to use your expertise on a project that will help power millions of homes with low-carbon electricity for generations to come.
The Opportunity
As a Commissioning Engineer within the Cross Functional Delivery Team, you'll play an important role in supporting the safe and successful commissioning of Hinkley Point C.
Working as part of the Technical Analysis Team, you'll provide engineering support across a range of disciplines, including Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), HVAC, Mechanical and Process Engineering. You'll help teams solve technical issues, review commissioning results and make sure activities meet safety and quality requirements.
Your work will help move Hinkley Point C from construction into operation, supporting one of Europe's most complex engineering programmes and helping Britain move towards a low-carbon future.
You'll be based at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater, working alongside multidisciplinary teams at one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. The role will initially be hybrid, with 2–3 days a week on site or at our Bridgwater office. As commissioning activities increase, you'll spend more time working on site.
This is a great opportunity to build experience across a wide range of commissioning activities. From reviewing test results and resolving technical queries to supporting procedure development and sharing operational learning, you'll play a key part in helping the station achieve operational readiness.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality engineering outcomes.
To be shortlisted, you'll need:
A degree-level qualification, or equivalent, in Electrical, I&C, HVAC, Mechanical or Process EngineeringExperience supporting design, commissioning, maintenance and/or operational activities, ideally within the nuclear industryExperience managing or coordinating multiple technical activities at the same timeStrong technical writing skills, including producing engineering reports and documentationThe ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and confidently to different stakeholdersYou'll stand out if you also have:
Experience working on large, complex infrastructure or highly regulated projectsKnowledge of commissioning processes within the nuclear sectorExperience supporting cross-functional engineering teams
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be responsible for:
Supporting commissioning delivery teams by helping resolve technical queries and commissioning open pointsReviewing and verifying commissioning test results in line with delegated authority requirementsAssessing non-conforming results and making recommendations to support safe and effective commissioningCarrying out technical analysis of commissioning activities and preparing commissioning phase reportsUpdating procedures, sharing operational learning and supporting training activities within the Technical Analysis TeamWorking with a range of engineering disciplines to support successful commissioning delivery
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a competitive salary, potential annual bonus and a market-leading pension scheme, you'll have access to a flexible benefits package that includes:
Electric vehicle leasingDiscounted gym membershipLife assuranceTech vouchersExperience daysAnd moreAt EDF, we know success means different things to different people. That's why we'll support you in building a career that's right for you. Whether you want to develop specialist technical expertise, broaden your experience or take the next step in leadership, we'll help you get there.
Here, Success is Personal – it's your journey, powered by us.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities and individuals from underrepresented groups.
As a Disability Confident employer, we'll provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.
Join us and find your success at EDF.
To be considered, please submit a formal application by Wednesday 29th July
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