At Cavendish Nuclear, we are working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer at Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset.
As an Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering one of the UK's flagship nuclear new‑build projects. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a major clean energy programme while developing highly sought‑after skills in commissioning, instrumentation, and control systems within a complex engineering environment. You will act as a subject‑matter expert for the commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control systems, supporting their integration into wider plant systems. From early planning through to final handover, your work will directly support safe, efficient, and compliant operations‑making a meaningful impact on national energy security and sustainability.
Responsibilities
* Support the preparation for installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
* Execute onsite commissioning tests across a range of industrial systems.
* Collaborate with installation teams to verify build quality and readiness for commissioning.
* Review and enhance commissioning processes, procedures, and best practices.
* Record, analyse, and report commissioning data, test results, and findings.
This is a full‑time role (5 days per week) based onsite at Hinkley Point C. During early planning phases, limited flexibility for homeworking may be available.
Essential experience
* Practical knowledge of process measurement systems (pressure, flow, level, temperature).
* Hands‑on experience with industrial instrumentation and associated equipment.
* Experience working with control systems such as distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers.
* Support for commissioning, testing, or maintenance activities in heavy industry environments.
* Ability to communicate technical information clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
* Degree or Higher National Certificate in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Ability to achieve and maintain a Security Check (SC) security clearance.
What we offer
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
* Employee share scheme.
* Employee shopping savings portal.
* Payment of professional fees.
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of special paid leave.
* Holiday trading – allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
* “Be Kind Day” – enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work.
* Excellent development opportunities and comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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