Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nuclear engineering as part of the HPC Project Team. Drive readiness and quality in electrical system handover while collaborating on one of Europe’s largest nuclear construction projects. This site-based role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong electrical, I&C, or electronic engineering background.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, or operational support.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier-installed systems meet handover and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate technical reviews of EESR documentation.
• Manage and optimise system handover procedures.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

️About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in regulated sectors, our 7,750 Switchers deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and become part of a global force working on tomorrow’s energy — one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As part of Assystem, you’ll join a world-class team shaping the low-carbon energy future. Ranked among the top three nuclear engineering firms globally, your future team delivers key missions on iconic projects like Hinkley Point C. Be part of the journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy system.

Job Description

Job Description

The Job Mission
This is a site-based role, embedded within the HPC Project Team.
You’ll ensure supplier-installed systems meet all handover and commissioning requirements.
Your mission is to drive readiness, quality, and delivery in Electrical system handover.

️ Coordinate technical reviews of EESR documentation and support walkdown inspections
️ Manage and optimise system handover and takeover procedures
️ Guide Joint Ventures in Electrical EESR preparation and documentation
️ Build and maintain the electrical system handover schedule
️ Organise and lead walkdowns and punch list categorisation meetings
️ Support resolution of EESR comments and punch list close-outs
️ Proactively identify installation faults and push for early resolution
️ Provide FTC, TFI, and TFM documentation for Electrical systems

My profile

Qualifications

Essential Skills
Strong electrical, I&C, or electronic engineering background
Experience in installation, commissioning, or operational support
Proven background in regulated industries like nuclear or oil & gas
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks
Effective troubleshooting and fault resolution skills
Degree qualified in relevant engineering or science subject
Strong stakeholder coordination and influencing capability
Ability to work across multi-discipline project environments

️Desired Skills
️ Chartered Engineer or equivalent status
️ Previous nuclear power project experience
️ Knowledge of safety case and substantiation processes
️ Familiarity with UK licensing and Intelligent Customer principles
️ Experience leading or mentoring technical engineering teams

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s largest nuclear construction projects. Professional development and training opportunities. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project. 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.

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.

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.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!