Commissioning Engineer

Progressive; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Commissioning Engineer in Reading for a 26-week position. The role involves delivering commissioning activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have IOSH Managing Safely certification, demonstrated experience in commissioning projects, especially in regulated environments like nuclear, and a valid CSCS/ECS card. SC clearance is required, with flexibility for BPSS initially. This position involves a shift pattern of 11 on, 3 off, primarily during days initially, transitioning to nights.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering commissioning projects in highly regulated environments, preferably nuclear.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and commissioning procedures.
• Must have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years for SC eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning activities safely and in line with legislation.
• Implement the commissioning strategy and act as key focal point.
• Produce and review Safe Systems of Work, including RAMS.

Skills

Commissioning project management

Safety protocol adherence

Risk assessment

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

CSCS/ECS card

Job description

Commissioning Engineer (x3 Vacancies)

Location: Reading

Duration: 26 weeks

Clearance: SC required (can start on BPSS while SC progresses)

Shifts: 11 on / 3 off

Start: Days initially, then moving to night shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning activities safely and in line with national legislation and client specifications.
• Provide commissionability input into concept, detailed design and construction phases.
• Implement the commissioning strategy and act as the key focal point to the client and subcontractors.
• Ensure work is delivered right first time through robust planning, supervision and quality management.
• Produce and review Safe Systems of Work, including RAMS.
• Conduct workplace inspections, lead incident reporting, and uphold safety standards in line with company expectations.
• Manage subcontractors, resources and technical documentation.
• Provide regular reporting across safety, quality, time and cost metrics.
• Lead supervisors and technicians, ensuring competencies and training requirements are maintained.

Experience & Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely (required).
• Demonstrable experience delivering commissioning projects in highly regulated environments - nuclear preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, risk assessments and commissioning procedures.
• CSCS/ECS card required prior to start.
• Must have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years for SC eligibility.