Commissioning Environment Engineer - Nuclear in Somerset

Job-ID: 32787Category: Construction & Commissioning DeliveryLocation: Bridgwater, Somerset, United KingdomWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-12Closes: 2026-10-30Market Sector: NuclearRecruiting Type: Professional & TechnicalWood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Environment Engineer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.The RoleHinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The HPC Commissioning Programme is expanding as it begins commissioning HPC, the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK in a generation.We are seeking an Environment Engineer to help ensure environmental safety and compliance across the HPC Commissioning Programme. In this role as part of the Commissioning and Pre-Operations organisation (CommOps), you will work in a dynamic environment and contribute your knowledge and skills to advise on the preparation and execution of commissioning activities at HPC. Working collaboratively with other areas, teams and programmes, you will help maintain environmental safety and compliance standards.The Commissioning Environment Engineer is part of the CommOps Industrial and Fire Safety professional team. The post holder will report to the Commissioning Environment Lead and will work closely with Commissioning Delivery teams across the project to enable them to carry out their critical work in a manner that minimises their impact on the environment. The Commissioning Environment Engineer will also be responsible for promoting adherence to, and compliance with, all applicable statutory Environmental legislative requirements, along with identifying and providing guidance on matters relating to Environmental non-compliances. You will provide advice and guidance to ensure smooth reporting and resolution of environmental safety issues. This will include planning, delivering and reviewing environmental compliance activities, conducting environmental assurance and surveillance on the HPC Site, and supporting delivery of technical workstreams within the field of environmental safety.As part of the role, you will collaborate with a range of safety focused professionals, including specialists in Industrial Safety, Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Chemistry and Quality management. Together, you will contribute to the overall HPC CommOps safety arrangements. Building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the HPC project will be crucial in ensuring well-defined and controlled interfaces with the commissioning safety process.The Commissioning Environment Engineer will also liaise closely with the network of environmental professionals within HPC and EDF Energy, including but not limited to the Pre-Operations Environment Team, NNB Principal Contractor Environment Team, and the NNB Client Environment Team. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service. QualificationsWhat makes you remarkable?Expected: Degree qualified (or an equivalent level of experience) in an Environment related disciplineExperience or understanding of environmental compliance arrangements in a regulated industryExperience of writing, implementing and / or reviewing environmental specifications and environmental risk assessmentsKnowledge of the legal environmental permitting and waste management framework within the UKKnowledge of groundwater, surface water and soil assessment and monitoringStrong focus on identifying Environmental risks and implications, and communication skills to present complex concepts and data in a way that is readily understood and actionableAbility to produce high-quality records and reports, providing assurance through communication of Environmental data and information to a range of stakeholders Ability to engage with others on environmental issues and provide practical advice on how technical issues should be addressedHold CTC level security clearance or the ability to obtain thisExcellent communication skills with the ability to develop wide network and working relationships within the projectDesirable:Chartered membership of a relevant professional body or working toward membershipExperience of working within a construction environmentExperience or understanding of radiological and non-radiological environmental compliance arrangements in the nuclear power industryExperience of interface with UK regulators (ONR / EA)Experience in site investigation and land contamination assessmentExperience in Water Framework Directive and Habitats Regulations assessmentsResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities will include:Create, maintain and improve Environmental Safety controls to address risks across the Commissioning programmeAssist in the monitoring, coordination and review of Environmental activities in accordance with the HPC Safety Management System and CommOps Environmental Management PlansProduce Environmental safety performance reports, ensuring all performance data is provided to the Commissioning Environment Lead and Commissioning Managers in accordance with agreed timeframes, including identification of trends, early warnings of possible issues and recommendation of remedial actionsPositively engage with and influence the Commissioning programme on key Environmental issues / risks / Hazards relating to the Commissioning processSupport Regulatory InterfacesUndertake and review risk-based assessments, Environmental safety inspections and Environmental safety assurance activitiesProvide assurance on compliance with applicable legal dutiesBe an effective and participative member of a community of Health, Safety and Environmental professionals across the HPC ProjectSupport Emergency Preparedness and effective Environmental Incident Management to help ensure that the HPC project is delivered in a manner that protects the environment and their communityAbout the company Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.