Senior Commissioning Engineer

MORGAN SINDALL GROUP PLC; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre-Operations activities. This role requires experience in technical supervision, project delivery, and the ability to travel extensively across various project sites. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a proven track record in engineering leadership, ensuring safe and effective project delivery.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supervising an engineering group.
• Willingness to travel for project demands.
• Computer literate with experience in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams in Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre‑Operations.
• Deliver projects safely and to quality standards.
• Manage project risks and foster effective team coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Technical supervision

Fault finding

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in a relevant technical subject

Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Commissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer

Location: Cumbria

About us

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

Role description

As a Lead Commissioning Engineer you will be aligned to the Start Up Commissioning and Pre‑Operations delivery team throughout the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of Start Up, Commissioning and Pre‑Operations work scope for your assigned area throughout the lifecycle of the project. You will direct a team in the delivery of work and ensure activities are delivered in line with the established Start Up, Commissioning and Pre‑Operations processes.

You will collaborate with an internal multidisciplined project delivery team and interface with external stakeholders / vendors. You will lead the Commissioning Engineers through the project lifecycle to ensure safe and effective delivery of Start Up, Commissioning and Pre‑Operations work scope.

Key responsibilities

• Supervision of a team delivering Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre‑Operations work scope through the project lifecycle at various locations as required.
• Safe delivery of Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre‑Operations activities to the required level of quality in line with the processes.
• Identification of resource requirements.
• Reviewing and reporting on work progress and performance, taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
• Planning, balancing and prioritising team resources to support successful delivery to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Provide input into other project workstreams to ensure that start up, commissioning and pre‑operational requirements are included and delivered i.e. Design, Safety Case, Procurement, Construction & Completions, Project Controls.
• Develop and execute delivery plans in line with the overall project strategies and schedules.
• Develop and ensure delivery of asset care arrangements.
• Identify relevant project risks and manage / mitigate as appropriate. This includes regular monitoring of the residual risks.
• Identification of faults and ability to propose and implement solutions through the Fault Observation Process (FOBs).
• Ensuring effective coordination between delivery teams and all stakeholders to enable safe delivery of work.
• Ensure training and experience is maintained in order to hold relevant appointments where necessary for project delivery e.g. Commissioning Appointments, Electrical Appointments, Mechanical Appointments etc.
• Ongoing coaching and development within the team.
• Use and promote Project Delivery Fundamentals and required organisational practices in the delivery of work.

Requirements

• HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in a relevant technical subject or Incorporated Engineer status or relevant experience.
• Experience of leading and supervising an engineering or technical group with demonstrable evidence of successful delivery of work.
• Willing and able to travel on extended stays to various locations other than Sellafield Site in West Cumbria, the wider UK and, on occasion, overseas to meet demands of the Project delivery with flexible arrangements where possible.
• Computer literate (MS applications including Word, Excel) with evidence of producing test documentation and reports.
• Experience in fault finding within a technical, engineering or operational environment.
• Experience in setting to work of new systems or processes.
• Experience in producing Start Up, Commissioning and Pre‑Operations documentation.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in relevant discipline or Chartered Engineer status and able to present qualification certification.
• Experience in leading / Supervising delivery of Start‑Up, Commissioning and Pre‑Operations work scope in a highly regulated environment.
• Project Management experience.
• Nuclear sector experience, including working within large scale projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work / life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

The application process

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role‑specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you'll be invited to either an in‑person or virtual interview via Teams.

Equal opportunities and compliance

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.