Utilities jobs in United Kingdom

NRL is currently recruiting a Commissioning Engineer to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high‑performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK’s nuclear fleet.

You’ll work within a highly regulated environment and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient execution of engineering projects. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals and offered development opportunities to grow your project delivery and leadership skills in a respected, forward‑thinking organisation.

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical or Process)

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

• Ownership of 2-3 radwaste systems, become an SME for those systems
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities.
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
• Assist in the detailed planning of commissioning activities and take ownership of a commissioning test program.
• Take part in the execution of site commissioning activities to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems.
• Analyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning
• Ensure that the commissioning process adheres to nuclear, environmental, and industrial safety regulatory requirements, incorporating international best practices in safety and technical excellence
• Build successful collaborative relationships with project delivery team, site engineering, MEH and the plant operational organisation

• A degree qualified or equivalent such as HNC and/or relevant experience in a relevant engineering discipline, in either mechanical engineering or chemical process engineering.
• Experienced as a mechanical and or process commissioning engineer
• Experience of working in a highly regulated industry such as nuclear generation, utilities, oil & gas, or other heavy/manufacturing industries
• A baseline Knowledge of the EPR design or other PWR/ Power station designs.
• A Good technical background in process systems tests, including flushing, pump, and valve testing, etc.
• Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others.
• Knowledge of Radioactive Waste systems or fuel route processes.
• Strong experience in commissioning, maintenance and/or operations of Nuclear Island and specifically Radwaste systems

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