Job Title: HVAC Commissioning Engineer
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF61609
At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a HVAC Commissioning Engineer at our Hinkley Point C site.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station's vast network of rooms.
The role
As a HVAC Commissioning Engineer you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Being part of the MEH Alliance working on Hinkley Point C is a chance to be involved in a major project with national significance. The HPC Commissioning Team is growing as part of its preparation to commission the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation at Hinkley Point C (HPC). The owner of the position will oversee the preparation and delivery of the commissioning of the HVAC systems.
Day-to-day, you'll evolve during the lifecycle of the project and combine technical knowledge with project delivery skills. At the early stages you will contribute to detailed planning and preparation. Following this, you will execute commissioning tests as part of a team, analyse the results to justify the readiness of the HPC units to safely enter commercial operation and handover the system to operation team.
* Review and develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities.
* Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning.
* Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests.
* Proactively identify and mitigating risks related to commissioning delivery.
* Take part in the execution of site commissioning activities including supervision of contractor commissioning personnel to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems
* Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestones.
This role is full time, 38 hours per week, and is based on site at Hinkley Point C.
Essential experience of the HVAC Commissioning Engineer
* Strong technical background in mechanical, industrial or process engineering.
* Experience of working in the nuclear industry, or an alternative regulated industry (e.g. oil & gas, electricity).
* Experience of HVAC commissioning, maintenance, or operation support.
* An awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework and compliance requirements.
Qualifications for the HVAC Commissioning Engineer
* Degree qualified in a relevant science or engineering subject.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
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 is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
* 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email 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: 03/01/2025
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