Software Commissioning Test Team Leader in Reading

Energy Jobline ZR; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Reading seeks a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader. The role involves supervising onsite commissioning activities for advanced industrial control systems, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates must have experience with Siemens PLC and SCADA systems, along with a strong health & safety background. Must be British-born for security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions.
• Testing and on-site commissioning experience.
• Strong health & safety awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities.
• Review commissioning documentation for suitability.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and safe systems.
• Manage commissioning reservations and issues.
• Halt activities if uncertainties arise.

Skills

Experience with Siemens PLC

SCADA systems

Control panels understanding

Electrical installation

Testing and commissioning experience

Health & safety awareness

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Software Commissioning Test Team Leader

Employment Type: Contract – this role has been deemed outside IR35 but is dependent on a full status determination assessment.

Location: Reading

Opportunity

As part of a major expansion supporting infrastructure projects, we are seeking a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader to join a high‑performing team based at Aldermaston. You’ll be stepping into a key leadership role where you will ensure safe, compliant, and effective commissioning activities for cutting‑edge industrial control systems.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British‑born and eligible for UK security clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant, and accurate testing is achieved.
• Review commissioning documentation and Safe Systems of Work for suitability.
• Ensure procedures and safe systems are adhered to during commissioning activities.
• Work under approved commissioning procedures and coordinate with other working parties.
• Manage the approval, application, monitoring, and removal of Temporary Commissioning Aids.
• Raise and manage commissioning reservations and raise issues to management or engineering support when necessary.
• Halt commissioning activities immediately if uncertainties or incidents arise and manage the situation appropriately.
• Ensure the final state of the plant configuration post‑commissioning is as per documentation or agreed adjustments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hands‑on experience with Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions.
• Testing and on‑site commissioning experience.
• Strong health & safety awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS.
• CSCS card or equivalent.

Desirable

• Plant Historian expertise.
• Network design and configuration.
• Cyber security functional safety.
• Industrial protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC.

Application

Get in touch now. If you want to progress to the next step of your career as a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader, where you will be responsible for driving all commissioning processes, then this could be the role for you. Apply now or contact Emma Chambers via LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunities

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the Confident Scheme.

Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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