Commissioning Manager - Hybrid - Bridgwater, UK

Commissioning Manager – Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Permanent, Contractual location Hinkley Point C & Aztec West, Hybrid working arrangements discussed with line manager

Step into a pivotal leadership role at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of secure, low-carbon energy and thrive on building high-performing teams, this is your chance to make a real impact at Hinkley Point C.

The Opportunity

At Hinkley Point C (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.

As Commissioning Manager Security and Network, you’ll lead a talented team of 10–20 commissioning engineers, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of security and network systems within the project schedule. You’ll play a key role in planning, delivery, and continuous improvement, making sure every milestone is met to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This is your opportunity to shape the future of energy, working alongside experts and innovators in a truly collaborative environment.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

The salary range associated with this role is from £85,000, we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season 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

You’ll lead and inspire a team of commissioning engineers, guiding them to deliver complex security and network systems safely, on time, and within budget. Your leadership will ensure that every aspect of the commissioning process meets the highest standards, from planning and resource management to on-site delivery.

You’ll develop and refine commissioning processes, drawing on best practices and collaborating with EDF, regulators, and cross-functional teams. Your expertise will help shape training programmes, ensuring your team is fully qualified and ready to meet regulatory requirements.

Working closely with other managers and delivery teams, you’ll drive continuous improvement, championing new ideas and productivity gains. Your work will be crucial in achieving key project milestones and supporting the safe, secure operation of Hinkley Point C.

Who You Are

You bring a strong technical background in IT, network, and security systems, with significant experience leading technical teams in complex environments. Your track record demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality, and you have delivered major projects in technical roles where commissioning complex systems was key.

You understand the unique challenges of nuclear, power generation, or process plant systems, and have knowledge of Operational Technology (I&C or MES) systems, including cyber security integration. Familiarity with safety case processes and design substantiation is essential, as is your ability to work collaboratively and drive results.

Additionally, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

Closing date for applications is the 7th of October; interviews will follow shortly after.
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