Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer

Framatome SAS; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer. Responsibilities include commissioning I&C systems and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have extensive experience in the field. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and additional perks such as private healthcare and professional membership subsidies.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Professional body membership

Electric car scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Language learning

Generous family leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control systems.
• Fluent in French or German is a bonus.
• Experience with documentation for commissioning progress.

Responsibilities

• Commission I&C systems across plant units.
• Conduct root cause analysis of control faults.
• Lead diagnostic tests on TXS, UNICORN.

Skills

Commissioning I&C systems

Root cause analysis

Diagnostic testing

Calibration and verification

Nuclear safety standards adherence

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer

Reference number: 2025-24114

Publication date: 11/14/2025

Job Details

Job type: Non fixed term

Job location: United Kingdom, Bridgwater (Bridgwater (UK))

Job family: Standard

Minimum level of education required: Master

Minimum level of experience required: Experienced

Travel: 25%

Company Information

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value‑added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. We design, service and install components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, we supply low‑carbon energy.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across HPC plant units as part of the OEM’s team.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automation and control faults.
• Leading diagnostic testing on TXS, UNICORN.
• Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation linked to the cabinets.
• Supporting integration and testing within the plant control systems.
• Coordinating with system engineering, operations, maintenance.
• Ensuring all testing activities are aligned with nuclear safety standards and plant procedures.
• Being an example in procedure use and adherence avoiding “blind PU&A”.
• Maintaining a high level of human performance and quality in delivering tasks.
• Managing documentation for commissioning progress, non‑conformances and system handover.
• Ensuring deep first‑line analysis before raising concerns and work requests.
• Participating in problem‑resolution groups.
• Flexibility on location as part of I&C taskforces in Europe.
• Daily on‑site presence required; site allowance applicable.

Profile

Languages: French or German (bonus). Annual leave: 25 days per year, increasing by 1 day per 2 years (max 30) plus bank holidays.

Benefits include 8% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, professional body membership, electric‑car scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, language learning and generous family leave.

Eligibility and Compliance

Post is restricted due to the nature of the role and export‑control regulations. All applicants will undergo national security and export‑control vetting.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We value and continue to build a diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix. Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status.