Lead Commissioning Engineer Mechanical (BEP-CM162)

Lead Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Sellafield Nuclear Power Station, Cumbria

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Commissioning Engineer to join our client's team and take ownership of commissioning activities across a high-profile BEP project. This role is critical to ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery of commissioning phases, with a strong emphasis on leadership and technical excellence.

• Champion safety across all aspects of the project, promoting a zero-harm culture.
• Lead, organise and manage a team of Commissioning Engineers, Technicians and support resources.
• Oversee all testing activities throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
• Supervise the creation and execution of commissioning test documentation.
• Initiate and implement Field Observation Bulletins (FOBs) and Technical Queries (TQs).
• Liaise with regulatory compliance representatives to ensure timely witnessing of commissioning activities.
• Manage and record Temporary Commissioning Aids and supporting test data.
• Utilise completions management systems for commissioning activities and handovers.
• Schedule and manage work in alignment with project timelines.
• Participate in multi-discipline design reviews and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure progress meets schedule deadlines.

• Time-served or equivalent in an engineering discipline (preferably mechanical).
• HNC or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
• Proven project commissioning experience.
• Experience with process commissioning, including vessels and pumps.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card holder.

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