Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer in Reading to oversee commissioning activities on complex Electrical and Control Systems in a nuclear environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commissioning, safety compliance, and experience in regulated industries. This contract role offers an attractive hourly rate and is pivotal in high-integrity infrastructures.

Benefits

£100 per diem for travel more than 30 miles

Shift enhancement per hour

Qualifications

• Extensive Electrical & Instrumentation / Control Systems commissioning background.
• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments.
• Strong adherence to documentation and Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on complex Electrical and Control Systems.
• Execute and verify commissioning tests with a focus on safety protocols.
• Plan daily commissioning activities and manage execution risks.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Control Systems

Safety Compliance

Documentation

Education

HNC / Level 4 Qualification

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Siemens S7

Simocode

WinCC

Profibus

Job description

Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer

Reading (fully onsite)

£71.34 per hour plus £5 per hour shift enhancement plus £100 per diem for those travelling more than 30 miles to site plus £5 per hour completion bonus

12 hour day

11 days on, 3 days off

Must be eliigble for SC clearance, can start on BPSS

We're seeking a Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning activities on complex Electrical and Control Systems within a highly regulated nuclear environment. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive site-based commissioning experience and a strong understanding of safety and compliance in a nuclear setting.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead a team of commissioning technicians delivering to national and project-specific standards

Input into design, construction, and commissioning stages to ensure commissionability

Develop and approve commissioning documentation (test plans, reports, records)

Execute and verify commissioning tests in line with safety protocols and QA expectations

Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including QA, Engineering, Construction, and Operations

Plan daily commissioning activities, track progress, and manage execution risks

Review vendor test documentation, witness FATs, and ensure data integrity

Key Skills & Experience

Extensive Electrical & Instrumentation / Control Systems commissioning background

Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated industrial environments

Familiarity with Siemens S7, Simocode, WinCC, Profibus, PICS

Understanding of commissioning processes including FATs, TCA's, FOBS/CRs, handover

Knowledge of 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (for Electrical focus)

Strong documentation and Quality Management System (QMS) adherence

Qualifications

HNC / Level 4 Qualification (or equivalent commissioning experience)

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

CSCS/ECS Card in relevant discipline

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Membership of IET or other relevant professional body

This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in one of the UK's most sensitive infrastructure programmes. If you have the technical expertise and thrive in high-integrity environments, we'd love to hear from you

Job Info

Job Title:

Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer

Company:

JAM Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Posted:

Jul 2nd 2025

Closes:

Aug 2nd 2025

Sector:

Military, Emergency & Government

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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