Senior Commissioning Engineer

EDF Energy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to join their expert team on a pivotal nuclear project. This role involves leading commissioning activities, managing schedules and budgets, and driving innovation through digital transformation. The successful candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering and project management, ideally within the nuclear sector. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of clean energy and help Britain achieve Net Zero.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Electric Vehicle Leasing

Health Insurance

Gym Membership

Season Ticket Loans

Technology Vouchers

Product Discounts

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced in nuclear sector or large-scale projects.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across Fluid systems.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and performance for the team.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Commissioning Documentation Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

About the Role

Location: Bristol (hybrid working)

Are you a driven and experienced engineering professional ready to take a pivotal role in one of Europe’s most significant nuclear projects? We are looking for a Senior Commissioning Engineer to join our expert team delivering the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear Island project.

The Opportunity

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide.

In particular, EDF EPR Engineering UK is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project.

At HPC we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.

For the SZC Project, work on the replication strategy and some early design studies are already underway and being delivered and managed from both France and UK.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a competitive salary of £65,000- £70,000, bonusand a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything fromenhanced parental leavetoelectric vehicle leasing, health insurancetoproduct discounts, critical illness insurancetotechnology vouchers, gym membershiptoseason ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer, you’ll lead and coordinate commissioning activities across the Fluid systems and Overall commissioning discipline. Your responsibilities will span from the production of essential commissioning documentation and schedules to team leadership and strategic interface management. You’ll also support on-site testing and technical reviews and drive innovation through digital transformation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

You’ll:

Lead technical and quality coordination across the Fluid/Overall commissioning scope.

Deliver commissioning documentation aligned with HPC project requirements.

Manage schedules, budgets, and performance for the Fluid/Overall team.

Review and validate documentation, ensuring alignment with functional requirements.

Support NNB on testing strategies and system preparation activities.

Collaborate across design, electrical, I&C, HVAC, configuration, and construction teams.

Drive digital transformation and support knowledge transfer within EPR-E.

Who you are

You’ll be an experienced engineer, ideally with knowledge of the nuclear sector, otherwise on large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects. A solid grasp of systems engineering principles is essential, and familiarity with EPR design and the UK nuclear regulatory environment would be an advantage.

Overall, you’re a strategic thinker and a natural communicator who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments. You’re not just a technical expert – you’re a leader, mentor, and problem-solver, ready to shape the future of clean energy.

Apply today and join us in helping Britain achieve Net Zero.

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May.

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

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Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.