Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer

Framatome; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company in the UK is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer to work on Hinkley Point C. Responsibilities include commissioning and testing control systems, conducting root cause analyses, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and fluency in English, with bonus languages being French and German. This role requires daily on-site presence and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Individual and family private health care

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Tusker Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family leave

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; French and German are bonuses.
• Experience with Instrumentation and Control systems.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing I&C systems across HPC plant units.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting automation faults.
• Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation.

Skills

English fluent

IT Network

Data Networking

Education

Master's degree

Job description

General information

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 Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low‑carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter : @Framatome and LinkedIn : Framatome.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%).

Reference number

Publication date

12 / 4 / 2025

Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAL - Instrumentation and Control

Job Opening Title

Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy recognised for delivering innovative value-added technologies that design build maintain and advance the worlds nuclear fleet. With 20000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide we provide components fuel and control systems for nuclear power plants along with a full suite of reactor services all focused on improving safety performance and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%) were 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 were aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.

Nows your chance to join a company thats 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 program. This will include testing the TXS and Unicorn equipments. The job will include a period of 5 months in Germany for practice and learning on the job.

Job description

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 of ensuring the Control Command Nuclear Safety related 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 auxiliaries systems information used in the safety guardelines.

Principal missions

• Commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across HPC plant units as part of the OEMs 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 operationsmaintenance.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.

Flexibility will be asked on the location as being part of I&C taskforces in Europe.

This job is not flexible and requires a daily presence on site therefore you are eligible for a site allowance.

Profile

Languages (level)

English fluent

French is a bonus

German is a bonus

Benefits

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 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 (4x 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.

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.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location

United Kingdom Bridgwater

Job location (site)

Bridgwater (UK)

Travel

25%

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Non cadre

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Correspondent
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• Data Networking
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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1