Mechanical Commissioning Engineer – Nuclear Fuel Handling

Overview

In this role you will lead the commissioning of radioactive waste systems on a major nuclear project, ensuring readiness and compliance. You will work across design, construction and operations teams to optimise commissioning and drive safe, efficient delivery. The position combines technical leadership with steady stakeholder engagement to meet project milestones. You will play a pivotal part in supporting low-carbon, nuclear infrastructure with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape commissioning strategy for a high-stakes environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 8% Company Pension Contributions
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back on dental, optical & more
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning documentation for testing and system validation
• Manage full commissioning lifecycle for multiple radioactive waste systems
• Review plant designs to optimise commissioning and readiness
• Lead commissioning test programmes and analyse results
• Supervise contractor commissioning personnel on-site
• Produce reports on system readiness and commissioning outcomes
• Collaborate with designers, contractors and operational stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and regulatory requirements
• Support commissioning planning, milestones and project delivery objectives
• Maintain safe and effective interfaces during commissioning activities

Key requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical, Nuclear, Process or Power Engineering
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems in industrial environments
• Experience commissioning large industrial or power generation systems
• Nuclear sector experience, particularly Nuclear Island systems preferred
• Experience developing commissioning procedures and test documentation
• Knowledge of nuclear safety requirements and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and system validation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
• Fluent English communication (written and verbal)

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Mechanical systems knowledge in industrial environments
• Nuclear Island systems knowledge
• Commissioning methodologies

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