Electrical Commissioning engineer - High Voltage

Our Vacancy# Electrical Commissioning engineer – High Voltage
* Nuclear* Permanent /
* Bridgwater* United Kingdom
* 18/12/25
* On site
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** About Assystem
** At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers combine long-standing engineering expertise with project delivery and digital capability to support complex, safety-critical infrastructure. In the UK, we are embedded in landmark programmes including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and future Small Modular Reactor developments. We support projects from construction through commissioning and into operation, helping deliver safe, low-carbon energy for generations.
You will be joining one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world, trusted on the most demanding regulated programmes globally. Assystem offers long-term project stability, exposure to full lifecycle delivery, and the opportunity to deepen your commissioning expertise within a strong technical community. Your future team works collaboratively, sharing knowledge and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.##

Job Description
** The Job Mission
** This is a full-time, site-based role at Hinkley Point C, and candidates must be able to work on site five days per week. You will act as a High Voltage Commissioning Electrical Engineer on a major nuclear new build programme.  

Your role is to ensure safe, compliant, and technically robust commissioning of high voltage electrical systems. Deliver high voltage commissioning activities to approved safety and quality standards   Develop commissioning procedures, test documentation, and system validation records   Support factory acceptance tests, design reviews, and commissioning readiness checks   Plan and manage commissioning sequences and detailed test programmes   Supervise contractor commissioning teams during live site activities   Analyse test results and produce clear technical commissioning reports   Provide technical input supporting project milestones and delivery objectives   Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
** Required

Skills and Qualifications
** Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or related engineering discipline   Proven experience commissioning high voltage electrical systems   Background in nuclear, utilities, oil and gas, or heavy industrial environments   

Experience with diesel generators or large generator systems is desirable, but not essential   Strong understanding of commissioning processes and documentation   Ability to deliver commissioning activities with minimal supervision   Comfortable working within large, multidisciplinary project teams   National Grid experience highly desirable   

This role offers hands-on involvement in commissioning safety-critical I&C systems on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear programmes. You will build deep commissioning capability, work alongside experienced specialists, and strengthen your long-term career within a global engineering organisation delivering nationally important infrastructure.
* Benefits include:
* Hybrid Working Opportunity   Flexible working hours   Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)   25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days   Professional fees reimbursed   Employee referral scheme   Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it   Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover   Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes   24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
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