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Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

Location

Egremont

Salary

£45 - £50 per hour

Contract Type

Contract

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

12 Feb 2026

NRL is currently recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer- Mechanical role on Sellafield. This opportunity is for a 12 month contract.

 

 

Role- Commissioning Engineer- Mechanical

Role Type- Contract (Shifts 4 on 4 off)

Location- Sellafield, Cumbria

Pay- £50.00 per hour (IR35)

 

The Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Commissioning Team Leader, carries out a role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements. 

This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing. 

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for:



  • Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety. 
  • Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner 
  • Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning 
  • Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary 
  • Managing day to day liaison with personnel to obtain any necessary permissions and minimize impact to the project 
  • Review of commissioning test results 
  • Ensuring input to other project processes are incorporated, for example, design, HAZOP, risk, contract, estimating and knowledge management
Essential Experience and Qualifications:



  • Nuclear Mechanical systems commissioning
  • Minimum  HNC/HND in Engineering-related subject or equivalent
  • Experience in Nuclear commissioning
  • Project Management knowledge, preferably APM member
  • Calculation production using Excel
  • IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
  • Relevant trade card
Design Tools/Software:



  • Latest editions of Microsoft Office software
 

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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Anna Bowden

Anna Bowden

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