Commissioning Consultant (Nuclear Safety)

HPC Jobs Service; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the nuclear sector is seeking a Commissioning Consultant specializing in Nuclear Safety for the Hinkley Point C Project. This role offers long-term employment based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Candidates are expected to develop safety cases, review strategy documents, and collaborate closely with various teams, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety and quality-focused environments required.
• Strong ability to convey complex information effectively.
• Experience implementing new processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety case and operational documentation for commissioning activities.
• Ensure commissioning process meets regulatory requirements.
• Oversee nuclear safety case implementation as a key stakeholder.

Skills

Problem-solving

Innovation

Collaboration

Networking

Communication

Resilience

Growth mindset

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.

Opportunity for a Commissioning Consultant (Nuclear Safety) working with Mactech on the Hinkley Point C Project.

Salary, Hours & Location:

• Site-based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset
• £450 PAYE to £605 UMBRELLA per day
• Long Term, Full time

Main Duties:

• Develop safety case and operational documentation for commissioning activities
• Review strategy documents for accuracy and achievability
• Contribute to cross-functional benchmarking exercises
• Support development of nuclear safety related training
• Provide advice on emergency scheme roles and normal operation
• Support development of Operational and Hazard technical specifications
• Oversee nuclear safety case implementation as a key stakeholder
• Ensure commissioning process meets regulatory requirements
• Incorporate international best practices in safety and technical excellence
• Build collaborative relationships with designers, contractors, and project teams
• Ensure lessons from each phase are incorporated into future processes
• Support preparations for operational phase
• Report to Pre-Operations Safety Case Lead

Experience Required:

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant engineering discipline
• Previous experience in safety and quality-focused environments
• Strong problem-solving and innovation skills
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Excellent collaboration and networking abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience and growth mindset
• Experience implementing new processes
• Ability to convey complex information effectively

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in commissioning, maintenance, or operations of complex systems
• Track record of project delivery in technical roles
• Nuclear industry experience
• Knowledge of nuclear site licence requirements
• Experience with operational technical specifications
• Background in reactor physics or nuclear safety

For this role, you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.