Senior Commissioning Engineer

Company Description

Job Description

Do you want to help commission the first new nuclear reactors built in Britain for more than 30 years? If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and seeing critical systems brought safely into operation, this could be your next step. At EDF, Success is Personal.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer, you'll join the Balance of Nuclear Island team at Hinkley Point C, one of Europe's largest infrastructure and energy projects. You'll play a vital role in commissioning critical plant systems that will support the safe operation of Britain's newest nuclear power station.

You'll join us on a salary starting of at least £67,000 per annum, with the potential for an annual bonus. This permanent role is based at #HinkleyPointC in #Bridgwater, working closely with designers, contractors, commissioning teams, and future operations colleagues.

This is a rare opportunity to help deliver EDF's journey towards An Electric Britain. You'll take ownership of commissioning programmes, support major project milestones, and contribute to bringing the first new nuclear reactors built in the UK for more than three decades into commercial operation.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Senior Commissioning Engineer with a strong engineering background and proven experience commissioning systems on a nuclear power plant. Are you experienced in...?

• Commissioning systems and equipment within a nuclear power plant environment
• Delivering commissioning activities across the full commissioning lifecycle
• Developing commissioning documentation, test programmes, and commissioning reports
• Working within highly regulated environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance
• Holding a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading commissioning activities across multiple Balance of Nuclear Island systems
• Developing commissioning documentation, test procedures, and system validation activities
• Supporting design reviews to ensure systems can be commissioned safely and effectively
• Analysing commissioning results and providing recommendations on system readiness
• Coordinating commissioning activities with contractors, engineers, and key project stakeholders

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of at least £67,000 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th  November 2026

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Additional Information

Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.