Mechanical Commissioning Engineer – Nuclear HPC

PWE Recruitment Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to deliver safe, efficient commissioning of major plant systems at Hinkley Point C near Bristol. You will join a skilled team, applying engineering expertise to support the safe handover to operations.

You will develop test specs, review safety documents, and coordinate activities to ensure readiness for commercial operation, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Safety-focused approach with experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test specifications, and safety documentation.
• Plan and coordinate commissioning activities while taking ownership of allocated test programmes.
• Execute mechanical and process system commissioning tests safely and effectively.
• Lead or support on-site commissioning activities and supervise contractor personnel where required.
• Monitor contractor-led commissioning works to ensure compliance with project standards and procedures.
• Analyse commissioning results and support readiness assessments for commercial operation.
• Resolve technical issues and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Support contractual review, acceptance, and commissioning verification activities.
• Provide progress updates and technical information to the Commissioning Manager.
• Ensure commissioning deliverables are completed on time and in line with project requirements.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Process systems

Safety standards

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

SharePoint

Permit-to-work

Lock-out/Tag-out

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

Project software platforms

Job description

Our Client seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to deliver safe, efficient commissioning of major plant systems at Hinkley Point C near Bristol. You will join a skilled team, applying engineering expertise to support the safe handover to operations.

You will develop test specs, review safety documents, and coordinate activities to ensure readiness for commercial operation, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.