Commissioning Engineer EC&I

NRL; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly motivated Commissioning Engineer (EC&I) to support critical infrastructure at Sellafield. You will play a pivotal role in a nuclear project, influencing safety and technical excellence. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in commissioning nuclear systems.

Qualifications

• Proven background in commissioning of nuclear CE&I systems.
• Experience working in nuclear commissioning environments.
• Knowledge of project management principles; APM membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Witness vendor testing during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Develop commissioning test specifications for plant systems.
• Conduct early installation inspections to facilitate timely system handover.

Skills

Project management principles

Competent in producing calculations

Education

HNC/HND in an Engineering-related discipline

Job description

Commissioning Engineer EC&I – Sellafield

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

Hours: 40 per week with potential shift pattern (4 days on / 4 days off, 12-hour rolling shifts)

Clearance: BPSS & P4 required

We are seeking a highly motivated Commissioning Engineer (EC&I) to join our dynamic team supporting critical infrastructure and commissioning activities at Sellafield. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a pivotal nuclear project, where your skills will directly influence safety, delivery, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Witness vendor testing during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

• Develop commissioning test specifications for plant systems

• Conduct early installation inspections to facilitate timely system handover

• Deliver testing activities throughout the IPC commissioning phase

• Identify faults and implement effective, timely solutions

• Coordinate Commissioning Technicians and technical support staff

• Initiate and implement Field Operations Bulletins (FOBs)

• Validate Working Level Instructions for safety and clarity

• Manage the application and safe removal of Temporary Commissioning Aids

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven background in commissioning of nuclear CE&I systems

• Minimum HNC/HND in an Engineering-related discipline

• Experience working in nuclear commissioning environments

• Knowledge of project management principles; APM membership desirable

• Competent in producing calculations using Excel

• IOSH Managing Safely certification

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification

• CSCS/ECS supervisory card relevant to EC&I trade

This role offers not just technical challenge, but the chance to make a tangible difference within the UK's vital energy infrastructure. If you're driven, safety-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment — we'd love to hear from you.

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