Nuclear Commissioning Director – Bristol EPC Project

Equans UK & Ireland; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Commissioning Director (M/W) for the Hinkley Point C project in Bristol, reporting to the Project Director. You will lead the commissioning strategy, oversee multi-team execution, and ensure readiness from construction completion to operational handover.

The role requires 15+ years in commissioning on large industrial projects, with nuclear or highly regulated industry experience, and strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in commissioning management on large industrial projects.
• Extensive experience within nuclear, power generation or highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of system testing, operational readiness and project handover processes.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Excellent ability to manage interfaces between engineering, construction and operations.
• Fluent English required.
• Experience on EPC or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Defining and deploying the commissioning strategy and execution plan.
• Managing commissioning teams throughout preparation, testing and handover phases.
• Coordinating commissioning activities with engineering, construction, quality and client stakeholders.
• Ensuring readiness of systems, documentation and resources for commissioning activities.
• Managing commissioning schedules, priorities and interfaces across multiple workstreams.
• Supervising system and integrated testing activities.
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Driving resolution of technical issues, punch-list items and non-conformities.
• Overseeing performance testing and final acceptance processes.
• Supporting the client through handover and operational readiness activities.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Operational readiness

Interface management

Systems integration

Risk assessment

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Commissioning Director (M/W) for the Hinkley Point C project in Bristol, reporting to the Project Director. You will lead the commissioning strategy, oversee multi-team execution, and ensure readiness from construction completion to operational handover.

The role requires 15+ years in commissioning on large industrial projects, with nuclear or highly regulated industry experience, and strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.