Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, the successful candidate will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at HPC Site Office in Bridgwater.
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The Role
The HPC Commissioning Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.
The Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading, executing and assuring commissioning activities for LV, HV and EHV electrical systems at Hinkley Point C. The role ensures that electrical systems are safely energised, validated against design intent and demonstrated compliant with nuclear safety, environmental and industrial standards. In doing so, the role supports the HPC Commissioning Arrangements and contributes directly to fuel‑load readiness and system handover to operations.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service. The Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer plays a critical role in validating system performance through rigorous testing, verification and evidence generation.
Every member of the Commissioning team plays a part in providing assurance to regulators that they can safely load fuel into the HPC reactors and begin the journey of providing safe, clean electricity to meet around 7% of the UK’s demand for generations to come.
Throughout the project's lifecycle, the role of the Senior Commissioning Engineer will evolve, combining technical expertise with project management skills. At the early stages you will contribute to detailed planning and preparation for the start of the Commissioning phase. Following this, you will oversee the execution of factory tests and commissioning tests as part of a team and analyse the results to justify the readiness of the HPC units to safely enter commercial operation.
As part of the role, you will collaborate closely with Responsible Designers and project contract partners. Together, you will ensure compliance with a comprehensive set of commissioning documents that incorporate technical test programs and safety justifications, which will form an integral part of the HPC Commissioning Arrangements. Building strong collaborative relationships with designers, contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering and the plant operational organization will be crucial in ensuring well-defined and controlled interfaces with the commissioning process.
What makes you remarkable?
Expected:
1. Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical discipline
2. Strong technical knowledge of HV / EHV / LV electrical distribution systems, grid‑interface equipment, protection, UPS, DC systems and control systems
3. Significant experience in commissioning within highly regulated sectors (nuclear, power generation, transmission, or oil & gas)
4. Demonstrated competence in protection relay testing, logic & interlock verification and safe HV / EHV energisation planning
5. Understanding of nuclear safety culture, regulatory expectations and configuration management
6. Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings (SLDs, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams)
7. Experience working under electrical safety rules, PTW, LOTO and statutory regulations (HASAWA 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989)
8. Skilled in diagnosing complex power system faults during commissioning phases.
9. Strong ability to produce technical justifications, test reports, and commissioning evidence packages.
10. Familiarity with commissioning IT systems for configuration, defect management, and validation.
11. Effective project management and stakeholder communication are crucial for coordinating activities and delivering successful projects.
12. Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Desirable:
13. Experience with nuclear plant systems commissioning, operations or maintenance
14. Experience with EPR (NNB) electrical system architecture
15. Chartered Engineer or working toward professional accreditation
16. Experience in FAT oversight, supplier engagement and specialist testing
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