Senior EC&I Commissioning Engineer
Bridgwater - UK
Job Summary
This is role is based in Bridgwater so we can consider candidates within commutable distance or those open to relocating with support. You will support the instrumentation and controls commissioning delivery across complex plant systems. You will coordinate testing integration readiness and handover activities.
Your role will include:
- Lead I&C commissioning activities across multiple integrated plant systems.
- Plan commissioning sequences supporting energisation and handover milestones.
- Oversee loop checks functional testing and integrated commissioning.
- Review commissioning procedures vendor documents and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with construction operations mechanical and electrical teams.
- Ensure activities follow nuclear safety and project procedures.
- Support DCS PLC SIS and field instrumentation commissioning.
- Lead technical fault finding and issue resolution activities.
- Report commissioning progress readiness risks and project constraints.
- Manage commissioning records punch lists and system handover.
Qualifications :
Nuclear experience is not essential but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.
We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further we would strongly encourage you to apply
- I&C commissioning experience in complex industrial environments.
- Strong DCS PLC SIS or instrumentation knowledge.
- Experience leading commissioning teams or technical scopes.
- Understanding of testing handover and operational readiness.
- Knowledge of permit-to-work and isolation processes.
- Comfortable managing priorities across concurrent workstreams.
- Able to review procedures and technical documentation.
- Strong stakeholder coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience resolving technical issues during commissioning delivery.
- Degree or equivalent experience in relevant engineering discipline.
Additional Information :
Why Apply
This role offers hands-on involvement in commissioning safety-critical I&C systems on one of the UKs most significant nuclear programmes. You will build deep commissioning capability work alongside experienced specialists and strengthen your long-term career within a global engineering organisation delivering nationally important infrastructure.
Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days paid annual leave bank holidays option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help
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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Assystem, one of the world's leading independent nuclear engineering companies, is committed to accelerating the energy transition. We see ourselves as an activist in the development of nuclear energy, convinced that it is an essential part of the fight against climate change. 7,500 ... View more