Lead Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

Construction, Property and Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical for a major nuclear commissioning project in the UK. This senior-level position will allow you to lead a skilled team while ensuring safety and compliance during testing phases. With attractive hybrid working options and a competitive pay rate, this is a long-term opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure developments.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate of £54.63/hour

Flexible working options

Long-term contract for a nationally significant project

Opportunity to lead a skilled team

Qualifications

• Time-served or equivalent background in mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in project commissioning, especially with process systems, vessels, and pumps.
• Eligible to obtain BPSS and P4 Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of commissioning engineers and technicians.
• Manage testing activities and commissioning processes.
• Prepare and execute commissioning test documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Go Completions

Job description

Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical
Location: Sellafield (Hybrid working available at line manager's discretion)
Rate: £54.63/hour (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Until end of project

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical to join a major nuclear commissioning project. This is a senior-level position leading commissioning activities, with responsibility for ensuring safe delivery, managing documentation, coordinating technicians, and maintaining compliance throughout all testing phases.

You'll work in a dynamic and high-hazard environment where safety, leadership, and attention to detail are critical. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced commissioning professionals to contribute to a long-term infrastructure programme that supports national decommissioning goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a safety role model, promoting a zero-harm culture across all workstreams

• Lead and coordinate a team of commissioning engineers and technicians

• Manage all testing activities and ensure adherence to commissioning processes

• Oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning test documentation

• Liaise with stakeholders, including regulatory compliance representatives

• Use completions management systems for work planning, progress tracking, and handovers

• Manage commissioning aids, field data, and documentation

• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Time-served or equivalent background in mechanical engineering

• HNC or equivalent qualification preferred (or a path to achieving it)

• Demonstrated experience in project commissioning, especially with process systems, vessels, and pumps

• Familiarity with completions management systems (e.g., Go Completions)

• Strong organisational and scheduling skills

• Eligible to obtain BPSS and P4 Security Clearance

Why Apply?

• Competitive umbrella pay rate of £54.63/hour

• Flexible working options (hybrid)

• Long-term contract with a nationally significant project

• Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a high-profile commissioning role

Apply now to take a leading role in delivering safe and effective mechanical commissioning for one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects.

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