Instrumentation & Control Lead Engineer - Commissioning

Company Description

About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest independent nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

Job Description

You will lead and coordinate complex I&C commissioning scopes across multiple integrated nuclear plant systems.

Working within your future team, you will oversee commissioning delivery through testing, integration, and operational readiness phases.

• Lead I&C commissioning activities across multiple nuclear plant commissioning scopes
Plan commissioning sequences supporting energisation, handover, and startup programme milestones
Oversee loop checks, functional testing, and integrated system commissioning activities
Review commissioning procedures, vendor documentation, and nuclear compliance requirements thoroughly
Coordinate closely with construction, operations, mechanical, and electrical project teams
Ensure commissioning activities comply with nuclear safety and regulatory expectations
Support commissioning activities involving DCS, PLC, SIS, and field instrumentation systems
Lead technical fault finding, issue resolution, and commissioning risk management activities
Provide clear reporting on commissioning progress, readiness, risks, and project constraints
Manage commissioning documentation, punch lists, and final system handover activities

Qualifications

Degree qualified within Instrumentation, Electrical, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline
Extensive commissioning experience across complex regulated industrial or nuclear infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS, and field instrumentation commissioning activities
Previous experience working within nuclear or highly regulated operational environments preferred
Proven leadership experience managing multi-scope I&C commissioning teams successfully
Strong understanding of commissioning procedures, compliance standards, and testing methodologies
Knowledge of permit-to-work, LOTO, configuration control, and change management processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary delivery teams
Experience supporting fault finding, integrated testing, and operational readiness activities
Ability to manage commissioning priorities across multiple concurrent project workstreams

Additional Information

Additional information

Join us at Assystem and be part of a global team delivering some of the most exciting and complex engineering projects in the world. This is your chance to shape the UK's energy future while developing your expertise in a unique environment.

Benefits include:

Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access - Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line - Mental health, financial & legal help

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter!

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.