Nuclear Asset Engineer: Maintenance & Compliance

Nuclearinst; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclearinst in Bridgwater (Hinkley Point C) is seeking an Asset Engineer to support maintenance and operational readiness at the site. The role involves governance of contractors, developing maintenance arrangements, and ensuring assets are safe and reliable for operation.

You will review documentation, lead pre-operational routines, and apply learning from the nuclear industry to improve performance while working with the Maintenance Leads and cross-site teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance practices within a large construction organisation.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment (e.g., nuclear or similar).
• HNC/HND/degree in engineering.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Experience using an asset management tool.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight for assets before and after handover from commissioning.
• Manage and oversee pre-operational maintenance routines and guide maintenance technicians.
• Review documentation, chair meetings and ensure contractor compliance with care and maintenance arrangements.
• Troubleshoot plant issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to standards, procedures and arrangements for safe and reliable operations.
• Research operating experience from across the nuclear industry and apply learnings.

Skills

Maintenance practices

Technical documentation

Nuclear regulatory knowledge

Asset management tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Nuclearinst in Bridgwater (Hinkley Point C) is seeking an Asset Engineer to support maintenance and operational readiness at the site. The role involves governance of contractors, developing maintenance arrangements, and ensuring assets are safe and reliable for operation.

You will review documentation, lead pre-operational routines, and apply learning from the nuclear industry to improve performance while working with the Maintenance Leads and cross-site teams.