Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)
Posted 21 hours ago
- High Sellafield, Cumbria
- Contract
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)
Location: Sellafield – Box Encapsulation Plant (BEP)
Department: Commissioning
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical) to join the Box Encapsulation Plant (BEP) project at Sellafield. This role is vital in ensuring that all mechanical commissioning activities are delivered to the highest safety and quality standards, supporting the successful handover of systems from construction through to operation.
As the Lead Commissioning Engineer, you will lead a multidisciplinary team through the testing and commissioning lifecycle, ensuring compliance, safety, and delivery to schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a role model for safety, leading by example across nuclear, radiological, conventional, and environmental safety standards
Lead a team of Commissioning Engineers and Technicians during all phases of mechanical commissioning
Plan, manage, and supervise mechanical testing activities throughout all commissioning stages
Oversee the creation and approval of commissioning test documentation
Organise and direct commissioning technicians and support staff effectively
Supervise the initiation, implementation, and resolution of Field Observation Reports (FOBs) and Technical Queries (TQs)
Liaise with regulatory and compliance representatives to ensure proper witnessing of commissioning activities
Manage Temporary Commissioning Aids (TCAs) and ensure accurate recording and traceability
Maintain detailed test data records in accordance with procedural and regulatory requirements
Utilise completions management systems to oversee commissioning activities and manage handovers from construction to commissioning and onwards to the client
Plan, schedule, and track work against the overall project timeline
Participate in multidiscipline design reviews and support engineering teams
Promote continuous improvement throughout the commissioning process
Drive progress toward key project milestones and deadlines
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical preferred)
HNC (or equivalent) preferred, or a clear route to achieving qualification
Demonstrable project commissioning experience in a similar environment
Hands-on experience with process commissioning involving vessels, pumps, and associated mechanical systems
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
Valid CSCS Card
Tools & Software Experience
Go Completions or similar completions management systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Location: Sellafield – Box Encapsulation Plant (BEP)
Department: Commissioning
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical) to join the Box Encapsulation Plant (BEP) project at Sellafield. This role is vital in ensuring that all mechanical commissioning activities are delivered to the highest safety and quality standards, supporting the successful handover of systems from construction through to operation.
As the Lead Commissioning Engineer, you will lead a multidisciplinary team through the testing and commissioning lifecycle, ensuring compliance, safety, and delivery to schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a role model for safety, leading by example across nuclear, radiological, conventional, and environmental safety standards
Lead a team of Commissioning Engineers and Technicians during all phases of mechanical commissioning
Plan, manage, and supervise mechanical testing activities throughout all commissioning stages
Oversee the creation and approval of commissioning test documentation
Organise and direct commissioning technicians and support staff effectively
Supervise the initiation, implementation, and resolution of Field Observation Reports (FOBs) and Technical Queries (TQs)
Liaise with regulatory and compliance representatives to ensure proper witnessing of commissioning activities
Manage Temporary Commissioning Aids (TCAs) and ensure accurate recording and traceability
Maintain detailed test data records in accordance with procedural and regulatory requirements
Utilise completions management systems to oversee commissioning activities and manage handovers from construction to commissioning and onwards to the client
Plan, schedule, and track work against the overall project timeline
Participate in multidiscipline design reviews and support engineering teams
Promote continuous improvement throughout the commissioning process
Drive progress toward key project milestones and deadlines
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical preferred)
HNC (or equivalent) preferred, or a clear route to achieving qualification
Demonstrable project commissioning experience in a similar environment
Hands-on experience with process commissioning involving vessels, pumps, and associated mechanical systems
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
Valid CSCS Card
Tools & Software Experience
Go Completions or similar completions management systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)