I&C Commissioning Engineer – Nuclear

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I&C Commissioning Engineer supporting EDF at Hinkley Point C, responsible for the commissioning of instrumentation and control systems in a nuclear infrastructure project.

Posted 5/11/2026contractBridgwater • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preparation for installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems
Execute various types of onsite commissioning testing
Assess the requirements for spares
Work collaboratively with installation teams, to assess as-built status against design and demonstrating best practice for effective handover to commissioning
Review and improve commissioning methods and procedures
Plan and organise commissioning work activities throughout the commissioning phase
Support other process teams, sharing your I&C knowledge
Assess risks and mitigation methods
Organise and perform surveillance of contractor led activities
Ensure that all activities are carried out with full regard to license requirements, statutory regulations, company and local directives, procedures and safety rules
Record and document commissioning data, test results, issues and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 the practical application of 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangements comprising of a minimum 4 days a week in office / onsite at HPC, Bridgwater, Satellite offices

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Hard Skills & Tools

instrumentationcontrol systemscommissioning testingprocess measurement methodscalibration methodssafety relief valvesDCSPLCfinal actuatorsindustrial instrumentation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrisk assessmentproblem-solvingteam developmentplanningorganizationreportingbest practicesdelivery-oriented

Certifications

degree in EngineeringHNC in Engineering