Senior Commissioning Engineer

Millbank; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Reading is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer with a strong instrumentation bias for a long-term contract in a highly regulated environment. You will plan, coordinate and deliver commissioning activities across assigned systems.

The role requires an instrumentation background and proven experience in testing, verification and handover, with a focus on safety, quality and documentation. DV clearance is advantageous and active SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in an engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in commissioning engineering within complex environments or project delivery contexts.
• Strong instrumentation commissioning experience.
• Experience in commissioning planning, testing, technical verification and completion documentation.
• Ability to manage work packages, monitor progress and resolve technical/delivery issues.
• Strong organisational, reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and commissioning documentation systems.
• Active SC security clearance and eligibility for DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver commissioning activities across assigned systems and work packages.
• Develop, review and maintain commissioning procedures, test documentation and work control documents (WAFs).
• Coordinate and undertake instrumentation testing and verification per procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Verify commissioning readiness with documentation, resources and prerequisites.
• Liaise with engineering, installation, project management, suppliers and other disciplines to resolve issues.
• Monitor progress against milestones and report risks, issues and actions.
• Identify and manage commissioning defects and deviations to resolution.
• Prepare commissioning completion reports and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Instrumentation commissioning

Commissioning planning

Stakeholder communication

Documentation systems

MS Office

Project delivery

Education

Degree or HND in engineering

Job description

Are you ready to lead the commissioning of projects that matter

Do you wantto turn complex engineering challenges into successful project delivery?

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer with a strong Instrumentation bias for a long-term contract opportunity within a highly regulated engineering environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering commissioning activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved procedures, technical specifications, quality standards and site requirements.

Candidates must have a genuine instrumentation background, with demonstrable experience in commissioning, testing and technical verification. Electrical-only or mechanical-only commissioning experience will not be suitable for this position.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Plan, coordinate and deliver commissioning activities across assigned systems and work packages.
• Develop, review and maintain commissioning procedures, test documentation and associated work control documentation, including Work Authorisation Forms (WAFs), where applicable.
• Coordinate and undertake instrumentation testing and verification in accordance with approved procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Verify commissioning readiness, ensuring documentation, resources, access arrangements and technical prerequisites are in place.
• Liaise with engineering, installation, project management, suppliers and other commissioning disciplines to resolve technical issues and interface constraints.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones, maintain accurate records and report risks, issues, defects and outstanding actions.
• Identify and manage commissioning defects, deviations and non-conformances through to resolution.
• Prepare commissioning completion reports, test records and handover documentation.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable health, safety, quality and environmental requirements, site procedures and work controls.
• Provide technical guidance to commissioning personnel and support collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree or HND in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in commissioning engineering within complex engineering or project delivery environments.
• Strong, demonstrable instrumentation commissioning experience.
• Experience in commissioning planning, testing, technical verification and completion documentation.
• Ability to manage assigned work packages, monitor progress and resolve technical and delivery issues.
• Strong organisational, reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and commissioning documentation systems.
• Active SC security clearance and eligibility to obtain DV clearance.

It's great if you also have the following

• Existing DV security clearance.
• Experience within the nuclear industry or other highly regulated, high-hazard environments.
• Background in decommissioning, waste management, environmental remediation or major engineering programmes.
• E&I experience with a clear instrumentation specialism, or a Chemical Engineering background supported by relevant instrumentation commissioning knowledge.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, technical assurance, change control and commissioning handover processes.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business