Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer 

All candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance – can start with BPSS, so long as SC is in motion.

Based at Burghfield - RG30

Duration: 26 weeks (initially)

Full time site based role – 11 shifts on, 3 shifts off

Must Have: CSCS/ECS card prior to starting

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to deliver complex commissioning projects in a highly regulated environment. You will ensure all work meets national legal requirements, client specifications, and technical standards. You’ll also play a key role in shaping commissionability throughout concept, detailed design, and construction phases.

This is a vital position for someone who thrives on responsibility, quality, safety, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership:

• Define and implement the Commissioning Strategy for allocated projects.
• Act as the main point of contact for the company, customers, and subcontractors.
• Plan, manage, and monitor all commissioning activities to meet Company and Customer standards.

 

Safety, Compliance & Quality:

• Ensure risks and hazards are fully identified, assessed, and controlled.
• Promote and uphold Company values including People Who Do The Right Thing and People Who Lead Safely.
• Oversee work execution to ensure it meets all technical and quality requirements.
• Ensure robust Safe Systems of Work are in place (RAMS, instructions, briefings).

 

Resource & Contractor Management:

• Organise and secure resources necessary to deliver the project scope.
• Manage and control subcontractors, ensuring competence and compliance.
• Review competency and training records for all team members and subcontractor staff.

 

Performance Reporting:

• Provide regular updates on Safety, Quality, Time, and Cost performance.
• Conduct workplace inspections to ensure standards and procedures are being met.
• Report incidents or unplanned events immediately in line with Company and Customer processes.

 

Leadership Expectations:

• Leading Self: Demonstrate Cavendish principles, promoting safety, wellbeing, respect and inclusion.
• Leading Others: Support, develop, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Leading Resources: Plan and allocate resources effectively to deliver customer commitments.

 

Experience & Qualifications Academic Requirements
You must hold one of the following:

• Vocational Qualification Level 6 / Bachelor’s Degree / SVQ Level 4 plus membership of an appropriate Engineering Institution
  OR
• NVQ Level 4 / HNC–HND / SVQ Level 3 plus relevant specific experience and Engineering Institution membership

 

Specific Requirements:

• IOSH Managing Safely certification is required.

 

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in delivering complex commissioning projects within a highly regulated environment, ideally within the nuclear sector.

 

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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