Nuclear Commissioning Lead - Hybrid Role

Assystem; Wedmore; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Buy & Sell Holiday

8% Company Pension Contributions

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in

Competitive Sick Pay

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 the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning of radioactive waste systems on a major nuclear project near Bridgwater.

You will drive technical leadership, develop commissioning procedures and test documentation, supervise on-site contractor teams, review designs for operability and prepare reports confirming system readiness while ensuring nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Nuclear, Process or Power Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems in industrial environments.
• Experience commissioning large industrial or power generation systems.
• Nuclear sector experience preferred, especially Nuclear Island systems.
• 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 abilities.
• 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

Mechanical systems

Nuclear experience

Commissioning procedures

Test documentation

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Planning & coordination

English fluent

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Assystem in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning of radioactive waste systems on a major nuclear project near Bridgwater.

You will drive technical leadership, develop commissioning procedures and test documentation, supervise on-site contractor teams, review designs for operability and prepare reports confirming system readiness while ensuring nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.