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.

 

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