Lead I&C Commissioning Engineer - Nuclear Projects

PWE Recruitment Group; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid options

Private medical cover

Job summary

Our Client is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to help deliver nuclear energy projects across Europe. You will join a high-performing team, coordinating complex commissioning activities and contributing to landmark programmes while developing your leadership capability.

You will lead pre-commissioning, FATs, risk assessments such as HAZOP/HAZID, and ensure safety-driven delivery in regulated environments. The role offers flexible/hybrid working and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer, ideally within nuclear.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning methodologies and best practices.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of risk management processes (RA, HAZOP, HAZID).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams.
• Relevant technical qualification (NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• Degree in engineering discipline (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce commissioning documentation and technical reports
• Conduct pre-commissioning activities including inspections and testing
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests and equipment qualification processes
• Prepare commissioning test packages, instructions, and logic diagrams
• Execute on-site commissioning activities across project phases
• Ensure delivery against commissioning milestones and deadlines
• Apply commissioning systems, tools, and methodologies effectively
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary commissioning teams
• Perform risk assessments including HAZOP and HAZID studies
• Work within strict regulatory and safety-driven environments

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Continuous professional development

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent

Degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to help deliver nuclear energy projects across Europe. You will join a high-performing team, coordinating complex commissioning activities and contributing to landmark programmes while developing your leadership capability.

You will lead pre-commissioning, FATs, risk assessments such as HAZOP/HAZID, and ensure safety-driven delivery in regulated environments. The role offers flexible/hybrid working and strong development opportunities.