BB02JP00003340 Lead Commissioning Engineer (mechanical)

TieTalent; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer (mechanical) to oversee commissioning activities on a major infrastructure project in Cumbria. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical background and experience in nuclear or energy sectors, ensuring safety in all operations. Responsibilities include leading a team and managing project documentation. This 10-month contract offers rates negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical.
• Proven experience in project commissioning in the nuclear or energy sector.
• Excellent scheduling and management capabilities.
• Strong organisational and scheduling skills.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, or nuclear projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proactive safety measures during commissioning activities.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage all testing and documentation related to 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

Project commissioning

Strong organisational skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

BB02JP00003340 Lead Commissioning Engineer (mechanical) – Join TieTalent for this role. Location: Cumbria. Contract Type: 10 month contract. Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning & Clean Energy. Rates: Negotiable (DOE).

Role: Lead Commissioning Engineer (mechanical) on a major UK infrastructure project. This position involves guiding the project from construction into operational readiness, leading commissioning activities, and ensuring safety remains at the heart of every decision.

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.

How to apply

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.