BB02JP00003340 - Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)

Certain Advantage; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer for a major UK infrastructure project in Cumbria. This role involves leading a team, ensuring safety protocols, and overseeing testing activities. Candidates should have a mechanical background and proven commissioning experience, particularly in nuclear or major energy projects. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to a nationally important programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning, especially in process systems and pumps.
• Experience on major infrastructure, energy, or nuclear projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Commissioning Engineers.
• Oversee all testing activities across commissioning stages.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on design reviews.

Skills

Project commissioning experience

Strong organisational skills

Time-served or qualified in engineering discipline

Mechanical background preferred

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lead Commissioning Engineer - Major UK Infrastructure Project

Location: Cumbria
Contract Type: 10 month contract
Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning & Clean Energy
Rates: Negotiable (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring a proactive approach to nuclear, radiological, conventional, and environmental protection.
• Lead and mentor a team of Commissioning Engineers and Technicians.
• Oversee all testing activities across all stages of commissioning.
• Supervise production of commissioning test documentation and coordinate resources effectively.
• Liaise with regulatory compliance representatives to facilitate timely witnessing of commissioning activities.
• Manage commissioning aids, documentation, and data recording in line with test requirements.
• Utilise completions management systems to oversee commissioning workflows and handovers.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams in multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure commissioning progress meets key schedule milestones.

Skills & Experience

• Time-served or qualified in an engineering discipline (mechanical background preferred).
• HNC or equivalent (or working towards qualification).
• Proven experience in project commissioning, ideally within process systems, vessels, and pumps.
• Strong organisational and scheduling skills.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, or nuclear projects is highly desirable.

This is a career-defining opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme, working with a highly skilled and safety-focused team.

If you are interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage