Lead Nuclear Commissioning Engineer | Team Leader

Westinghouse Electric Company; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in the UK is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to guide a team of about 10 engineers at Westlakes. You will oversee frontline engineering services, drive PMPs, and ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance across plant systems.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance and Reliability teams, and acting as deputy to the Operations Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent maths and literacy skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to obtain security clearance as required by projects.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline engineering services and oversee an assigned group of assets, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance and operation of plant systems.
• Prepare, deliver, and manage Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs) from initiation to installation.
• Identify plant issues and coordinate corrective maintenance actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and policies including safety, cost control and quality.
• Monitor plant performance and implement improvement actions.
• Conduct regular plant walkdowns to assess conditions and performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Reliability teams to improve delivery and reliability.
• Lead the delivery and integration of the TDA-supplied plant engineering team within the SL Plant Engineering function.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering degree or time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company in the UK is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to guide a team of about 10 engineers at Westlakes. You will oversee frontline engineering services, drive PMPs, and ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance across plant systems.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance and Reliability teams, and acting as deputy to the Operations Manager when required.