Installation & Commissioning Engineer
Telent is looking for an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join our Network Services division. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply and develop your installation skills across electrical and telecommunications equipment as part of the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear Project in Somerset. The role will initially be based out of our Dunball (Bridgwater) test facility, and will eventually be field-based requiring travel to and from site, as well as our Dunball facility. A full UK driving licence is essential.
What youll do
Report to the Installation Manager and support the successful witnessing of project installations. Install and configure equipment under monitored conditions. Collaborate on-site with colleagues and third parties during the installation and commissioning of systems and networks. Assist in ensuring the quality of both passive and active installations. Collate test results from equipment and share them within the wider Installation & Commissioning team. Share responsibility for improving processes, introducing new ways of working, and driving continuous improvement across the project and warehouse facility. Promote a strong nuclear safety and quality culture, acting as a role model for Telent and subcontractor partners. Install and commission equipment within the HPC site facility as part of a wider team. Pre-stage and configure non-passive equipment within the Dunball facility. Build, strip, package, and prepare equipment for delivery to site (DTS). Collaborate with third parties on-site to ensure right-first-time installation and commissioning. Witness and report on third-party installations, providing progress updates to the Installation Manager. Work closely with the Installation Manager, Supervisors, and Engineering & Procurement teams to maintain workflow and reporting templates. Report tooling and calibration requirements for site-based teams. Maintain high levels of health & safety awareness and report hazards as required. Consider health & safety risks as part of day-to-day work and minimise risk wherever practicable. Use IT systems to support progress reporting, site documentation, and asset management. Provide daily site progress updates to the Installation Manager. Ensure Telent and project quality, health & safety, environmental, and security procedures are followed. Participate in team meetings, one-to-ones, and performance reviews.
Who you are
You are a proactive, safety-driven Installation & Commissioning Engineer with experience working in structured, regulated environments. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, value collaboration and clear communication, and are comfortable working on-site as a part of a wider project team. You demonstrate strong technical capability and a professional attitude, with safety - particularly nuclear safety - always your first priority.
Key requirements
* Experience installing and commissioning security systems, telecoms assets, and networks
* Experience using computer-based configuration tools and programmes
* CITB Health & Safety (Operative) qualification CSCS / ECS
* Demonstrated commitment to employee development and continuous improvement
* Ability to build trusted relationships with customers, colleagues, and partners
* Passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated, with the ability to positively influence others
* Listens to and acts upon employee and colleague concerns
* Recognises and celebrates success
* Ideally located within commuting distance of Dunball / Bridgwater
* Willing to spend significant time at the Dunball test facility initially, transitioning to the HPC site
* Strong commitment to safety, particularly nuclear safety
* Applies the Zero Harm principle
What we offer
A career at Telent offers opportunities across multiple sectors, technologies, and customers, allowing you to grow, learn, and make a real impact. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values difference and celebrates diverse ideas.
* Company vehicle
* 26 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (with buy/sell options)
* Company-matched pension scheme
* Flexible benefits portal
* Family-friendly policies
* Occupational health and wellbeing support
* Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via the Telent Reward Scheme
Were passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.