EC&I Commissioning Engineer

-; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm based in Derby is seeking a contractor for a commissioning role. This position requires experience with electrical and control systems, specifically on nuclear licensed sites. Candidates should be familiar with Health and Safety standards and able to manage commissioning test procedures. The firm values collaborative teamwork and offers a dynamic environment to support growth. This role may evolve to a 3-shift pattern by February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced with commissioning electrical, instrumentation, and control systems on a Nuclear Licensed site.
• Familiar with Licence Condition 21 site arrangements, Health and Safety standards.
• Skilled in authoring test procedures and reports.

Responsibilities

• Author and manage commissioning test procedures and prepare safe systems of work.
• Maintain accurate records of test results.
• Conduct commissioning tests and analyze results.

Job description

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low‑carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Job Description

Location: Derby

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Your future team:

You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative commissioning team on-site at our Client in Derby.

This is an exciting opportunity for a contractor looking to contribute to a critical project and work within an embedded team.

This role will be based in Derby and will initially be working a 2‑shift pattern Monday to Friday. There is a high possibility that it will increase to a 3‑shift pattern from February 2026.

Your Missions:

• Author and manage commissioning test procedures and prepare safe systems of work
• Maintain accurate records of test results
• Conduct commissioning tests and analyse results
• Communicate effectively and manage processes
• Carry out Commissioning duties on systems such as: Nuclear, conventional and environmental safety systems, control systems, process monitoring and control instrumentation, wastewater tanks, Nuclear qualified cranes.

Why join the community of Switchers?

Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team of experts who are passionate about driving progress and supporting each other's growth.

Qualifications

Your strengths and prerequisites for success:

• Experienced with commissioning electrical, instrumentation, and control systems on a Nuclear Licensed site
• Familiar with Licence Condition 21 site arrangements, Health and Safety standards, permits, and safety case adherence
• able to perform initial operator duties during commissioning testing phases. (i.e., Non active commissioning)
• Skilled in authoring test procedures and reports
• Understanding of design, construction, and handover processes

Additional Information

Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

• These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
• All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.