I&C Commissioning Engineer - Nuclear in Bridgwater

Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced I'C Commissioning Engineer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). The successful candidate will be based locally in the Bridgwater area and will work on a 12‑month rolling PAYE contract, Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of four days per week in office/on‑site at HPC, Bridgwater, and satellite offices.

The Hinkley Point C Project is split into programmes aligned to either plant islands or discipline‑based scope. The NNB Commissioning Team is part of the wider Commissioning/Operations organisation and is responsible for taking over systems following their erection and/or pre‑commissioning, and performing the required commissioning activities at component, sub‑system and system levels prior to integrated testing.

As an I'C Commissioning Engineer, you will be a subject‑matter expert for commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control systems, as well as their integration with plant systems. You will report to a Senior Commissioning Engineer or Commissioning Manager and will be involved in both pre‑commissioning and post‑commissioning activities.

• Supporting the preparation for installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems
• Executing various types of on‑site commissioning testing
• Assessing the requirements for spares
• Working collaboratively with installation teams to assess as‑built status against design and demonstrating best practice for effective handover to commissioning
• Reviewing and improving commissioning methods and procedures
• Planning and organising commissioning work activities throughout the commissioning phase
• Supporting other process teams, sharing your I'C knowledge
• Assessing risks and mitigation methods
• Organising and performing surveillance of contractor‑led activities
• Ensuring all activities are carried out with full regard to license requirements, statutory regulations, company and local directives, procedures and safety rules
• Recording and documenting commissioning data, test results, issues and providing reports summarising the outcome of commissioning

• Degree or HNC qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Practical knowledge of process measurement methods, constraints and associated instrumentation devices and standards (e.g. pressure, flow, level, temperature…)
• Extensive experience in applying instrumentation in the industrial context, including primary elements, tappings, impulse pipework etc.
• Experience in the commissioning and maintenance of final actuators (e.g. pneumatic, hydraulic, motor‑operated valves) performing both regulating and isolating functions
• Interfacing with DCS, PLC and protection systems
• Experience in the commissioning and maintenance of safety relief valves
• Understanding of measurement and calibration uncertainty through the entire channel from instrument to display and the ability to specify relevant acceptance criteria
• Knowledge and experience in calibration methods and standards
• Experience of site commissioning / operation / maintenance in thermal or nuclear power plant, oil / gas / petrochemical or other heavy industry
• Testing and setup of standalone/dedicated I'C systems
• Familiar with industrial construction/commissioning site work control, safety management etc.
• Sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues to encourage development of people and the broader team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others, including construction and operations personnel
• Delivery‑oriented with the ability to set action plans and meet deadlines

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.