Commissioning Engineer (Chemical Or Mechanical)

Rullion Managed Services; Shurton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for the Hinkley Point C project in the UK. This role involves planning, executing, and verifying systems crucial for the safe start-up of the first new nuclear power station in over 30 years. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience in commissioning or operations. The position offers a competitive day rate, generous annual leave, and the chance to work on a high-profile clean-energy project.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Opportunity to work on a high-profile project

Work with skilled professionals

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in commissioning, operations or engineering project delivery.
• Hands-on commissioning experience, exposure to design or site-based work within a regulated sector.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to detailed planning, execution and analysis of commissioning activities.
• Ensure systems meet safety, performance, and quality requirements before operational handover.
• Collaborate with contractors and teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Problem-solving

Logical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Role

Commissioning Engineer – Hinkley Point C (Contract, Ongoing, Somerset)

Day Rate: Up to £325 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave (equivalent up to £57k/pa) or Up to £440 p/d Umbrella.

The Opportunity

As a Commissioning Engineer you will play a vital role in preparing, testing, and verifying systems to ensure the safe and successful start‑up of key plant areas on the UK’s first new nuclear power station in over 30 years.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to detailed planning, execution and analysis of commissioning activities.
• Ensure systems meet safety, performance, and quality requirements before operational handover.
• Collaborate with contractors, installation teams, operations and project engineers to resolve technical challenges.
• Capture data, analyse results, and document commissioning progress and outcomes.
• Participate in continual improvement initiatives, applying lessons learned to enhance performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in commissioning, operations or engineering project delivery.
• Strong problem‑solving, logical thinking and communication skills.
• Experience with testing, handover and plant readiness.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Hands‑on commissioning experience, exposure to design or site‑based work within a regulated sector (pharmaceutical, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical etc.) is highly valuable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the UK’s most complex and high‑profile clean‑energy project.
• Work alongside highly skilled professionals and gain exposure to cutting‑edge construction and engineering methods.
• Develop your career within one of the world’s most demanding project environments.
• Competitive day rate and long‑term contract potential.

About the Project

Hinkley Point C will deliver 3.3 GW of low‑carbon electricity—enough to power about six million homes for over 60 years—supporting the UK’s net‑zero strategy.

Apply

Contact the Rullion Nuclear Recruitment Team or apply online today. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

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