EC&I Commissioning Technician

Certain Advantage; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an EC&I Commissioning Technician for a significant UK project in Cumbria. You will ensure safety compliance, perform commissioning activities, and work within a skilled team. The ideal candidate has experience in EC&I systems and relevant qualifications. This role offers a chance to contribute to an impactful environmental programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project commissioning, ideally in EC&I systems.
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent) certification.
• Ability to meet client security requirements (BPSS, P4 pass).

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety adhering to nuclear, radiological, and environmental standards.
• Perform commissioning and testing activities.
• Record test results and manage documentation.

Skills

Project commissioning

Electrical, control, or instrumentation expertise

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Time-served qualification in electrical, control, or instrumentation discipline

ONC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

EC&I Commissioning Technician - Major UK Infrastructure Project

Location: Cumbria

Contract: 10 months

Rate: Negotiable (DOE)

Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning & Clean Energy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an EC&I Commissioning Technician to join a nationally significant infrastructure project delivering one of the UK's most complex environmental engineering programmes. This long-term initiative plays a critical role in the safe processing, control, and monitoring of legacy waste, supporting the UK's clean-up and environmental safety commitments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety as the top priority, adhering to nuclear, radiological, conventional, and environmental safety standards.
• Perform EC&I commissioning and testing activities at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Assist with the preparation and updating of commissioning documentation.
• Support the implementation of First-Off Builds (FOBs) and Technical Queries (TQs).
• Carry out system testing for third-party witnessing.
• Apply and remove Temporary Commissioning Aids where required.
• Accurately record test results and supporting data.
• Use completions management systems to track commissioning progress and manage handovers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and collaborate with engineering teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Time-served or equivalent qualification in an electrical, control, or instrumentation discipline.
• ONC or equivalent (or working towards qualification).
• Proven experience in project commissioning, ideally in EC&I systems.
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• Relevant trade card.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to meet client security requirements (BPSS, P4 pass).

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your EC&I commissioning expertise to a high-profile UK project, working within a skilled, safety-focused team on a programme that will have lasting national impact.

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