Commissioning Engineer (I&C)

Amentum; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Bristol seeks a skilled Commissioning Engineer to join their team, tackling innovative projects in energy and sustainable technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in multi-discipline environments, possess strong technical skills, and have experience in testing and commissioning operations. Benefits include flexible working, medical cover, and a supportive culture. Join a team dedicated to making positive impacts in the engineering sector.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning engineering, preferably in a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrable achievement in multi-discipline commissioning projects.
• Proficient in using technical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Create commissioning documents and test packages.
• Execute commissioning activities on-site.
• Meet commissioning milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk assessment knowledge

Education

Relevant NVQ/SVQ/HNC/HND

BSC in engineering

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Have you had Commissioning Engineer experience?

Energy Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Hinkley Point C (New build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), helping develop technologies in SMR (Small modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland’s first Energy Power station.

Working in both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

• Creating and developing commissioning documents
• Testing before commissioning – Inspection & Testing, Factory Acceptance Tests and Equipment Qualification
• Preparing for commissioning tests – Developing Commissioning Test Packages, Commissioning Instructions, Level 3 Logic Diagrams
• Execution of commissioning – based on‑site and overseeing the full commissioning of HPC
• Completing the relevant training and opportunities to enrol onto courses to further enhance your engineering knowledge
• Meeting the Commissioning milestones deadlines for those of which relate to the role
• Working knowledge of commission systems., methodologies and tools
• Experience and knowledge of Best Practices Commissioning Methodologies (Nuclear preferred) with excellent interpersonal organisational, communication and team building skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS) and Hazard Identification Studies (HAZIDS)
• Demonstrative leadership skills in management of large multi‑discipline commissioning teams with specific skills in driving commissioning execution activities.
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment

Qualifications

• Minimum: Time served relevant trade discipline or relevant NVQ/SVQ/HNC/HND, supported by APEL (Applied Previous Experience and Learning).
• Preferred: BSC (Degree) in applicable engineering related subject
• Operating at the highest level within a commissioning programmes / projects environment, with a demonstrable track record of achievement. Highly proficient in own discipline/technical area, competent in a multi‑discipline environment and holds the ability to provide expert guidance to colleagues.
• Understanding of the principles and theory of the specialism of the team combined with practical experience applying different approaches.
• Application of technical analysis tools and methods in solving problems of high complexity / risk.
• Development of existing technical analysis methods and provision of innovative methods or technical analysis.
• Maintains knowledge of best practice techniques within the broader industry

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.