Nuclear Commissioning Engineer – Waste Systems (Hybrid)

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Buy & Sell Holiday

8% Pension Contributions

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Digital Gym Access

Exclusive Discounts

24/7 Employee Support Line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers

Paid Professional Membership Fees

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Assystem in Bridgwater area is seeking a commissioning lead for radioactive waste systems on a major nuclear project. You will deliver commissioning activities, lead technical teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in mechanical/nuclear engineering with experience commissioning large industrial or power systems, and possess strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical, Nuclear, Process or Power Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems within industrial environments.
• Experience commissioning large industrial or power generation systems.
• Nuclear sector experience, particularly Nuclear Island systems preferred.
• Experience developing commissioning procedures and test documentation.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and system validation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning documentation supporting testing and system validation activities.
• Manage full commissioning lifecycle for multiple radioactive waste systems.
• Review plant designs to optimise commissioning and operational readiness.
• Lead commissioning test programmes and analyse commissioning results.
• Supervise contractor commissioning personnel during on-site activities.
• Produce reports demonstrating system readiness and commissioning outcomes.
• Collaborate with designers, contractors and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning planning, milestones and project delivery objectives.
• Maintain safe and effective interfaces throughout commissioning activities.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Stakeholder management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Fluent English

Education

Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical, Nuclear, Process or Power Engineering

Job description

Assystem in Bridgwater area is seeking a commissioning lead for radioactive waste systems on a major nuclear project. You will deliver commissioning activities, lead technical teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in mechanical/nuclear engineering with experience commissioning large industrial or power systems, and possess strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.