Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer

Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer Job Details

• Category: TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAL - Instrumentation and Control
• Job Opening Title: Instrumentation and Control Commissioning Engineer
• Job type: Non fixed term
• Location: United Kingdom, Bridgwater (Bridgwater (UK
• Travel: 25%
• Job family: Standard
• Minimum level of education required: Master
• Minimum level of experience required: Experienced

Job Overview

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services - all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong - and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025. Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come. Framatome Ltd is supporting Framatome SAS and the I&C BU for the Safety I&C as part of the localisation program. This will include testing the TXS and Unicorn equipments. The job will include a period of 5 months in Germany for practice and learning on the job.

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."
• Having a high level of human performance and quality in delivering the tasks.
• Managing documentation for commissioning progress, non-conformances, and system handover.
• Ensuring deep first line analysis before raising concerns and work requests.
• Taking part in problem resolution groups.
• Flexibility will be asked on the location as being part of I&C taskforces in Europe.
• This job is not flexible and requires a daily presence on site, therefore you are eligible for a site allowance.

Qualifications

• Languages - French is a bonus.
• Languages - German is a bonus.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel - learn a new language.
• Generous family leave - Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our 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.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy.

Reference Number

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Publication date

11/14/2025