Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer

Framatome Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy firm is seeking professionals to join their commissioning team on Hinkley Point C. The role involves testing and commissioning Instrumentation & Control systems, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards, and contributing to energy transition efforts. Ideal candidates should possess strong troubleshooting and analysis skills in a nuclear context. Opportunities for training in Germany are included, alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Income protection

Professional body membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family leave

Tusker Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning I&C systems in nuclear settings.
• High level of professionalism and quality in task delivery.
• Understanding of nuclear safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing I&C systems across HPC plant units.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot automation faults.
• Lead diagnostic testing on TXS and UNICORN systems.
• Oversee calibration and verification of field instrumentation.
• Support integration and testing within plant control systems.
• Ensure testing activities align with nuclear safety standards.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control systems

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting automation

Calibration of instrumentation

Compliance with nuclear safety standards

Documentation and reporting

Problem resolution skills

Job description

Overview

You’ll be embedded within our commissioning team on Hinkley Point C. You will work alongside software and hardware experts to deliver I&C systems.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Control Command Nuclear Safety related system is qualified before fuelling the HPC reactors. It will require a high level of professionalism and handling of the human factors.

Your future team will ensure high-performance, safe, and compliant commissioning across the reactor system and the auxiliary systems information used in the safety guidelines.

Principal missions

• Commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across HPC plant units as part of the OEM's team.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automation and control faults.
• Leading diagnostic testing on TXS, UNICORN.
• Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation linked to the cabinets.
• Supporting integration and testing within the plant control systems.
• Coordinating with system engineering, operations, maintenance.
• Ensuring all testing activities are aligned with nuclear safety standards and plant procedures.
• Being an example in procedure use and adherence avoiding "blind PU&A".
• Having a high level of human performance and quality in delivering the tasks.
• Managing documentation for commissioning progress, non‑conformances, and system handover.
• Ensuring deep first‑line analysis before raising concerns and work requests.
• Taking part of problem resolution groups.

About Framatome

Legal company Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value‑added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome’s customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low‑carbon energy.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we’re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong – and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.

Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition – where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

Framatome Ltd is supporting Framatome SAS and the I&C BU for the Safety I&C as part of the localisation programme. This will include testing the TXS and UNICORN equipment. The job will include a period of 5 months in Germany for practice and learning on the job.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (maximum 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for employees
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4× salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income protection
• Professional body membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave – maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

EEO Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.