Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer

Framatome; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company is looking for a Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer to join their team in Bridgwater. The role involves commissioning and testing I&C systems at Hinkley Point C, alongside hardware and software experts. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have 3 to 8 years of experience in Nuclear Engineering. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and private healthcare. There is no flexibility, as daily presence on-site is required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible family leave

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, knowledge of French and German is a bonus.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Nuclear Engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of TXS systems
• Understanding EPR design in UK context.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing I&C systems on HPC plant units.
• Conduct root cause analysis for automation faults.
• Lead diagnostic testing on TXS UNICORN.
• Oversee calibration of field instrumentation.
• Ensure alignment with nuclear safety standards.
• Manage documentation for commissioning progress.

Skills

Nuclear Engineering

Instrumentation & Control systems

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Strategic communication

Technical document writing

Education

Degree in appropriate scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

General information

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognised for its innovative digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance the company designs services and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low‑carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter : @Framatome and LinkedIn : Framatome.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%).

Job details

Publication date

12 / 16 / 2025

Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAJ - I&C and Electricity coordination and management

Job opening title

Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy recognised for delivering innovative value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20 000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide we provide components, fuel and control systems for nuclear power plants along with a full suite of reactor services all focused on improving safety performance and sustainability.

Job description

Framatome Ltd is supporting Framatome SAS and the I&C BU for the Safety I&C as part of the localisation program. This will include testing the TXS and Unicorn equipment. The job will include a period of 5 months in Germany for practice and learning on the job.

You’ll be embedded within our commissioning team on Hinkley Point C.

You will work alongside software and hardware experts to deliver I&C systems.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Control Command Nuclear Safety related systems are qualified before fuelling the HPC reactors. It will require a high level of professionalism and handling of the human factors.

Your future team will ensure high‑performance, safe and compliant commissioning across the reactor system and the auxiliary systems information used in the safety guidelines.

Principal missions

• Commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across HPC plant units as part of the OEMs team.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automation and control faults.
• Leading diagnostic testing on TXS UNICORN.
• Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation linked to the cabinets.
• Supporting integration and testing within the plant control systems.
• Coordinating with system engineering operations & maintenance.
• Ensuring all testing activities are aligned with nuclear safety standards and plant procedures.
• Being an example in procedure use and adherence, avoiding blind PU&A.
• Having a high level of human performance and quality in delivering the tasks.
• Managing documentation for commissioning progress, non‑conformances and system handover.
• Ensuring deep first‑line analysis before raising concerns and work requests.
• Taking part in problem‑resolution groups.
• Flexibility will be requested for location as part of I&C taskforces in Europe.
• This job is not flexible and requires a daily presence on site. Therefore you are eligible for a site allowance.

Languages

• English – fluent.
• French – bonus.
• German – bonus.

Qualifications & experience

• Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline).
• First successful experience in Nuclear Engineering (3 to 8 years).
• Knowledge of EPR design UK context is a plus.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary teams on large projects.
• Knowledge of System Engineering principles.
• In‑depth knowledge about the various TXS systems (Protection System (PS), Reactor Control Surveillance and Limitation System (RCSL), Severe Accident I&C System (SA I&C)).
• Basic knowledge of the hardware and software products of TXS technology.
• Experience in Conventional HMI (SICS) system and interfaces with different I&C systems.
• Overview of the hardware backup system (e.g., HBS Unicorn).

Desirable qualifications

• Able to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels.
• Motivated and disciplined with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work across multiple workstreams.
• Able to write and review technical documents which present complex arguments clearly.
• Able to take a proactive approach to management and resolution of technical topics.
• Strong organisational and communication skills able to liaise between multiple stakeholders and maintain a clear overview for specific topics.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for employees.
• Cashplan Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income protection.
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tuasker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).

Additional benefits

• Babbel learn a new language.
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location

United Kingdom: Bridgwater
Site: Hinkley Point C

No travel required.

Job family: Standard. Applicant criteria: Minimum level of education required – Master; Minimum level of experience required – Experienced; Employment level – Non‑cadre.

Required Experience: Senior IC.

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