Nuclear Plant Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical & Process

Matchtech Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks a Commissioning Engineer with a mechanical or process background for a permanent on-site role supporting the UK's first new nuclear power station delivery. You will work within a high-performing commissioning team, ensuring plant systems are fully tested, validated, and ready for commercial operation.

Key activities include producing commissioning documentation, planning test programmes, owning test deliverables, and coordinating contractor activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or process systems.
• Experience within commissioning, testing, start-up, operations, maintenance, or project delivery environments.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated safety and quality-led industries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT literacy, including: Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Review & Comment tools.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review commissioning documentation, including test specifications and commissioning procedures.
• Support the planning and preparation of commissioning activities across assigned systems.
• Take ownership of commissioning test programmes and associated deliverables.
• Execute site commissioning activities safely and effectively.
• Supervise and coordinate contractor-led commissioning activities where required.
• Analyse test results, identify issues, and support technical resolution activities.
• Ensure commissioning deliverables are completed in accordance with project milestones, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Support contractual reviews, acceptance testing, and handover activities.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders, contractors, and commissioning teams.

Job description

Matchtech Group seeks a Commissioning Engineer with a mechanical or process background for a permanent on-site role supporting the UK's first new nuclear power station delivery. You will work within a high-performing commissioning team, ensuring plant systems are fully tested, validated, and ready for commercial operation.

Key activities include producing commissioning documentation, planning test programmes, owning test deliverables, and coordinating contractor activities.