Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

As a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, you will play a critical role in one of the UK's largest and most complex engineering projects. This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week and based at our Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset site.

• Supporting the planning, preparation and execution of commissioning activities
• Ensuring systems and equipment are tested, validated and compliant with design specifications
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues during commissioning
• Producing and reviewing commissioning documentation, procedures and records
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring adherence to all regulatory and quality standards
• Demonstrable experience in commissioning, testing or engineering delivery within a regulated industry
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and system integration
• Experience working within nuclear, defence, energy or similarly highly regulated environments
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and procedures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline (or relevant experience)
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution is desirable
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role

Standard (BPSS) security clearance is a requirement for working on the project. Further details on clearance levels can be found on the UK government website.

We are working as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance brings together contractors to deliver the mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning (MEH) cabling and support services across the power station’s network.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• 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 to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (open February through March annually)
• Be Kind Day: one paid leave day a year to volunteer with a chosen organisation or charity
• Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Cavendish Nuclear is part of Babcock International Group, with a team of almost 5,000 specialists. We work across clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning to contribute to projects critical to energy security and national protection.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic.