Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset Compensation: £40,000 - £50,000 Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF74101 Help deliver one of the United Kingdom’s most significant clean energy projects At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer at Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset. The role As an Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering one of the UK’s flagship nuclear new build projects. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a major clean energy programme while developing highly sought‑after skills in commissioning, instrumentation, and control systems within a complex engineering environment. You’ll act as a subject matter expert for the commissioning of industrial instrumentation and control systems, supporting their integration into wider plant systems. From early planning through to final handover, your work will directly support safe, efficient, and compliant operations—making a meaningful impact on national energy security and sustainability. Day‑to‑day, you’ll be required to: Supporting the preparation for installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems Executing onsite commissioning tests across a range of industrial systems Collaborating with installation teams to verify build quality and readiness for commissioning Reviewing and enhancing commissioning processes, procedures, and best practices Recording, analysing, and reporting commissioning data, test results, and findings This is a full‑time role (5 days per week) based onsite at Hinkley Point C. During early planning phases, limited flexibility for homeworking may be available. Essential experience of the Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer: Demonstrating practical knowledge of process measurement systems (pressure, flow, level, temperature) Applying hands‑on experience with industrial instrumentation and associated equipment Working with control systems such as distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers Supporting commissioning, testing, or maintenance activities in heavy industry environments Communicating technical information clearly to multidisciplinary teams Qualifications for the Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer: Degree or Higher National Certificate in a relevant engineering discipline Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement each year (open February–March) ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer with a chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 12/06/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr weServed