EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK,.....
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Commissioning Engineer
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, with the possibility of occasional working from home, depending on the needs of the business and potential travel to other sites.
As we push the boundaries of technology, are you passionate about Engineering, and Building Collaborative Relationships that will shape the future?
We are seeking Commissioning Authority Engineers to join our dynamic team. Who will thrive in a
Opportunity
The Hinkley Point C (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.
In this role, you will be working in a diverse environment and contribute your knowledge and skills to oversee others in the preparation and execution of commissioning activities and work collaboratively with other areas, teams, and programmes.
You will collaborate closely with the Commissioning Delivery Team and other areas of the project including technical and oversight functions. Together, you will develop a comprehensive set of controls which will form an integral part of the HPC Commissioning Arrangements. Building strong collaborative relationships with the safety case team, contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering, and the plant operational organisation will be crucial in ensuring well-defined and controlled interfaces with the commissioning process.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a salary range of £53,000
- £55,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop commissioning documentation relating to the governance and oversight of commissioning testing and system validation activities.
- Contribute to the smooth running of project through the development and oversight of the governance processes required to enable the safe and controlled progress of commissioning.
- Assist in the detailed planning of commissioning authority activities including commissioning phases.
- Assist in the smooth running of the authorisation of site commissioning activities including oversight of the commissioning organisation to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems.
- Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestones.
- Participate in the review of issues and arrangements to ensure that the commissioning programme can continue to manage risks effectively.
- Ensure that the commissioning process adheres to nuclear, environmental, and industrial safety regulatory requirements, incorporating international best practices in safety and technical excellence.
Who you are
As a Commissioning Authority Engineer, you’ll have some knowledge/experience in a highly regulated industry such as Nuclear Generation, Oil & Gas, or other heavy/manufacturing industries.
Your enthusiasm and drive for continuous improvement will be a valued part of the Commissioning team and HPC.
- Hold a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Technical background in industrial, power generation or process engineering.
- Collaborates well in a diverse team environment.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and adapt to unexpected changes.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to innovate, think laterally and implement processes.
- Possesses a growth mindset and demonstrates resilience in learning from setbacks.
- Proficient oral and written communications skills with ability to convey complex information at all levels of stakeholders, contractors, departments, and the project.
Your background may include some of the following:
- Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems particularly in a project environment
- Experience in the management and oversight of commissioning, maintenance and/or operations.
- Experience in an assurance, governance, or regulatory compliance role.
- Full membership (or working towards full membership) in an internationally recognised engineering body or other relevant professional body
Applications for this role close: Sunday 24th November
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