Nuclear Mechanical Commissioning Engineer – Lead

Energy Jobline ATTB; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working – Home & Office

25 Days Annual Leave + Holidays

Pension Contributions

Income Protection & Death-in-Service

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a mid-senior Commissioning Engineer to lead the full lifecycle commissioning of radioactive waste systems for a major nuclear project near Bridgwater. The role combines commissioning delivery, technical leadership and stakeholder engagement across project phases.

Applicants should have nuclear sector experience, a strong background in mechanical systems, and proven ability to develop procedures and test documentation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

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 systems
• Nuclear sector experience, particularly 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 capabilities
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal

Responsibilities

• 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 literacy

Stakeholder management

English communication

Planning & coordination

Education

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

Job description

Assystem is seeking a mid-senior Commissioning Engineer to lead the full lifecycle commissioning of radioactive waste systems for a major nuclear project near Bridgwater. The role combines commissioning delivery, technical leadership and stakeholder engagement across project phases.

Applicants should have nuclear sector experience, a strong background in mechanical systems, and proven ability to develop procedures and test documentation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.