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Senior Commissioning Engineer (Contract) AWE Burghfield
60 per hour - Outside IR35
5 days per week on site
SC Clearance required (minimum) We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning activities on a major project at AWE Burghfield. This is a long-term contract opportunity for a hands-on professional with strong electrical and control systems commissioning experience. Role Overview Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will play a key role in the commissioning of electrical and control systems, working closely with construction teams, other trades, and the client to ensure safe, compliant, and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities - Minimum 5 years' hands-on commissioning experience, including electrical systems and control panels
- Loop testing, fault finding, and strong working knowledge of process control systems
- Support the Construction Manager with supervision of on-site electrical installation works in line with design documentation and client standards
- Commissioning of PLC control systems, HMI and SCADA during initial commissioning phases
(Siemens S7 - TIA Portal experience essential) - Fault finding and modifications within control panels
- Electrical testing, fault diagnosis, calibration, and instrumentation setup including:
- Pressure transducers
- Flow meters
- Differential pressure and vacuum systems
- Pneumatics
- Experience with leak testing (e.g. Parjo testing, pressure drop testing)
- Experience conducting load testing
- Work collaboratively with multiple trades during installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment
- Ensure all customer and project requirements are met or exceeded during commissioning and handover
- Deliver training on new and existing equipment during and after commissioning activities
- Completion of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for installed systems
- Accurate recording of as-built information and updates to drawings and commissioning documentation
Minimum Clearance - SC Clearance (must be current or eligible)
Qualifications & Certifications - Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship
- City & Guilds 2391-52 - Inspection & Testing
- City & Guilds 2382-22 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- CSCS Professional Persons / ECS Electrical
- SMSTS - Desirable
- First Aid at Work (3 Day)
Onsite Training (Provided) - Test Team Leader (TTL)
- Appointed Person (Commissioning) - NP(C)
- Electrical Safety Training
Why Apply? - 60/hour Outside IR35
- High-profile, long-term programme at AWE
- Technically challenging role with real responsibility
- Stable 5-day onsite working pattern
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. SC-cleared commissioning engineers are encouraged to apply early due to project demand.  |
