Mechanical Commissioning Engineer Nuclear

Carmichael Uk; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced freelance Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Edinburgh. The role demands expertise in nuclear mechanical systems and essential skills such as project management knowledge and safety management. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a valid P4 pass. Join this vital project and contribute to ensuring the highest safety standards during commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in nuclear commissioning is crucial.
• Project management knowledge preferred, ideally with APM membership.

Responsibilities

• Control and assess commissioning tests for safety.
• Deliver commissioning work scope efficiently.
• Proactive safety approach during commissioning.

Skills

Nuclear mechanical systems commissioning

Project management knowledge

Calculation production using Excel

IOSH Managing Safely

Education

HNC/HND in a Mechanical Engineering related subject

Tools

Excel

Job description

An opportunity exists for an experienced freelance Mechanical Commissioning Engineer on a major nuclear decommissioning project. This role requires the candidates to have experience in nuclear in‑cell handler testing.

A valid P4 pass is essential.

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for:

• Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety.
• Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning.
• Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
• Managing day‑to‑day liaison with personnel to obtain any necessary permissions and minimise impact to the project.
• Review of commissioning test results.
• Ensuring input to other project processes are incorporated, for example, design, HAZOP, risk, contract, estimating and knowledge management.

Essential requirements:

• Nuclear mechanical systems commissioning.
• Minimum: HNC/HND in a Mechanical Engineering related subject or equivalent.
• Experience in nuclear commissioning.
• Project management knowledge, preferably APM member.
• Calculation production using Excel.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Relevant trade card.

If you are interested in this post and have the requirements requested, please lodge your CV.