Electrical Commissioning Lead

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Software Commissioning Lead for a contract position in Reading. The role involves supervising onsite commissioning activities, emphasizing safety and compliance, with a focus on Siemens PLC and SCADA systems. Candidates should hold relevant experience and qualifications, ensuring effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience of testing and on-site commissioning is essential.
• Excellent H&S awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure compliance.
• Review commissioning documentation and coordinate site planning.
• Control situations during incidents and ensure safe practices.

Skills

Siemens PLC

SCADA systems

H&S awareness

Control panels

Electromechanical systems

Education

CSCS card or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Belcan

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Software Commissioning Lead

Job location: Reading - Onsite

Working hours: 40-50 hours per week

Our Client an Engineering company are seeking a Software Commissioning Lead for a contract position of 6 months Outside IR35 in Reading, UK

Role

As a Software Commissioning Lead you will supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved and specialize in Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

As a Software Commissioning Lead you will review Commissioning documentation and Safe System of work and ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity. Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.

You will seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aid’s and raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support, when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.

In the event of uncertainty, the Software Commissioning Leadis to halt the commissioning activity, brief those involved why, and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support. In the event of an incident resulting in harm to personnel or damage to equipment the team leader is to control the situation and make safe to prevent further injury, damage or loss.

Skills & Qualifications

• Software Commissioning lead will have hands on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions.
• Experience of testing and on-site commissioning is essential
• Excellent H&S awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS preferred
• CSCS card or equivalent - essential

Experience of some or all of the following is desirable:

• Plant Historians, Network design and configuration, Cyber Security, Functional Safety

Important: The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.