Commissioning Engineer & Process & Mechanical

NRL; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruiter is seeking a Mechanical or Process Commissioning Engineer in Bridgwater. The role involves taking ownership of critical systems, managing commissioning documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a highly regulated environment. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical/process commissioning, with advantageous experience in nuclear or heavy manufacturing sectors. This position contributes directly to impactful engineering projects within the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent with experience in commissioning.
• Experience in regulated industries such as nuclear, oil & gas is advantageous.
• Technical background in process system testing and associated activities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of 2–3 critical systems for commissioning.
• Produce and manage commissioning documentation.
• Participate in site-based commissioning activities.
• Support design reviews ensuring efficient commissioning.
• Contribute to planning of commissioning activities.

Skills

Ownership of systems

Technical subject matter expertise

Commissioning documentation management

Strong communication skills

Process system testing

Collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

HNC or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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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