EC&I Commissioning Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer (EC&I) for a project at Sellafield. The role includes responsibilities such as vendor testing verification and preparation of commissioning specifications. Applicants should have experience in nuclear systems commissioning and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive pay of up to £50 per hour and flexible working arrangements including a 4 on 4 off rotation.

Benefits

Competitive pay up to £50 per hour

Flexible working options

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nuclear EC&I systems commissioning.
• Background in highly regulated industries.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and conducting Excel-based calculations.
• Familiarity with project management principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Witness and verify vendor testing.
• Prepare commissioning test specifications.
• Execute testing activities during Integrated Plant Commissioning.
• Identify faults and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Nuclear EC&I systems commissioning

Microsoft Office

Excel-based calculations

Project management principles

Education

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering discipline

Job description

Commissioning Engineer (EC&I) - Sellafield Site

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
Pay: Up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: Full-time, site-based (4 on 4 off rotation or standard site hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until June 2026

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer (EC&I) to join the team at Sellafield. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient commissioning of control, instrumentation, and electrical systems within one of the UK's most complex and highly regulated industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Witness and verify vendor testing at works test stage.
• Prepare plant commissioning test specifications.
• Conduct early inspections of site installations to support timely system handovers.
• Execute testing activities during the Integrated Plant Commissioning phase.
• Identify faults, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate commissioning technicians and support resources.
• Initiate and manage Field Observation Books (FOBs).
• Validate working-level instructions and ensure accurate application and removal of temporary commissioning aids.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in nuclear EC&I systems commissioning.
• Background in highly regulated industries - nuclear experience essential, Sellafield experience preferable.
• Minimum HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Excel-based calculations.
• Familiarity with project management principles (APM membership desirable).
• IOSH Working or Managing Safely, SMSTS or SSSTS, and valid ECS Supervisory Card required.
• Must be able to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Why Join

• Be part of a nationally significant project at Sellafield.
• Competitive pay - up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35).
• Flexible working options - 4 on 4 off rotation or standard site hours.
• Immediate start available