Lead Commissioning Engineer

Laveer Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company UK Ltd in Cumbria is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to lead a team of about 10 engineers at Westlakes. You will drive frontline engineering services, manage PMPs from start to finish, and coordinate cross‑functional activities with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Reliability teams.

Strong leadership, safety, and regulatory compliance are essential. The role emphasizes delivering reliable plant performance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship and formal engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to obtain security clearance as required by projects.
• Excellent IT and numeracy skills.
• Desire to engage and grow contacts within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline engineering services and oversee an assets group for safe, compliant operations.
• Prepare and manage Plant Modification Proposals from initiation to installation.
• Identify recurring plant issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and company policies including safety, cost control, and quality.
• Monitor plant performance and implement improvements; conduct regular walkdowns.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Reliability teams to improve delivery and reliability.
• Lead the TDA‑supplied plant engineering team during outages and safety‑related events.
• Manage motivation and development of the engineering team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Maths and literacy

IT skills

Security clearance readiness

Education

Apprenticeship + engineering degree

Job description

Requisition Number: 32640

Company: W Electric Company UK Ltd

Location: Cumbria, GB

Lead Commissioning Engineer Westinghouse Electric Company Westlakes

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About The Role

As a Lead Commissioning Engineer you will have an engineering background, having completed a time‑served apprenticeship alongside a formal engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience. Experience within the nuclear industry is desirable. We are looking for enthusiastic, self‑motivated individuals keen to further develop their careers within the sector.

This role includes leading a team of approximately 10 engineers and requires strong skills in prioritisation, guidance, team coordination, and professional development. The successful candidate will also act as deputy to the Operations Manager when required.

You will report to the Project Manager and be located at Westlakes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline engineering services and oversee an assigned group of assets, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance and operation of plant systems.
• Prepare, deliver, and manage Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs) in accordance with the recognised formal processes, managing each project from initiation through to installation.
• Proactively identify plant issues—particularly recurring problems—and coordinate effective corrective maintenance actions.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies, carrying responsibility for safety, cost control, and quality performance.
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance through observations, log reviews, and historical data, recommending and implementing improvement actions where required.
• Conduct regular plant walkdowns to maintain awareness of current conditions, operational performance, and environmental impacts.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Reliability teams to improve work delivery and enhance plant availability and reliability.
• Diagnose system and component issues, engaging subject‑matter specialists as needed to implement both short‑term fixes and long‑term solutions.
• Lead the delivery and integration of the TDA‑supplied plant engineering team within the SL Plant Engineering function, managing resources in support of planned outages, major breakdown activities, and nuclear safety‑related events.
• Manage the motivation, personal development, and performance of the TDA engineering team, ensuring a cohesive, high‑performing group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience on similar position
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent maths and literacy skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Desire to engage and grow your contacts within the industry.
• Ability to obtain security clearance as required by projects
• Full UK Driving License.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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