Commissiong Engineer - Process & Mechanical

Position: Commissiong Engineer - Process & Mechanical
About the Opportunity
NRL are currently recruiting for a Mechanical or Process Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning activities with one of our major clients on a national infrastructure project. Reporting to a Commissioning Manager, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the safe and successful commissioning of critical Infrastructure systems within the UK.
 
Working in a highly regulated and collaborative environment, you will take ownership of multiple systems and contribute directly to commissioning strategy, planning, and execution. This is a hands-on role with significant technical responsibility and visibility, supporting delivery excellence across safety, quality, and performance.
 
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Mechanical or Process Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commissioning of allocated systems. You will act as a subject matter expert for your systems, supporting commissioning readiness, execution, and system handover while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Taking ownership of 2–3 critical systems, developing in-depth system knowledge and acting as the technical subject matter expert.
Producing and managing commissioning documentation, including procedures for testing, verification, and system validation.
Supporting design reviews to ensure plant layouts and system configurations facilitate efficient and effective commissioning.
Contributing to the detailed planning of commissioning activities, including ownership of defined commissioning test programmes.
Participating directly in site-based commissioning activities, ensuring safe and successful commissioning of site systems.
Reviewing and analysing commissioning results, producing clear and accurate technical reports summarising outcomes.
Ensuring commissioning activities comply with nuclear, environmental, and industrial safety regulations, aligned with international best practice.
Building strong working relationships with project delivery teams, site engineering, MEH functions, and plant operations to support integrated delivery.
Promoting and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence throughout commissioning activities.
What You Could Have

Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent (e.g. HNC) with demonstrable experience as a mechanical and/or process commissioning engineer.
Experience working within highly regulated industries, such as nuclear, utilities, oil & gas, or heavy manufacturing is advantageous.
Baseline knowledge of EPR design or other PWR / power station designs.
Strong technical background in process system testing, including flushing, pump testing, valve testing, and associated activities.
Demonstrable experience working within robust safety and quality cultures.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information.
Knowledge of radioactive waste systems and/or fuel route processes.
 
Location
Bridgwater - Somerset

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