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Commissioning Engineer

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 55 - 59 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer - EC&I / Electrical

Location: AWE Burghfield Site 
 Duration: 12 Month Contract
 Start: ASAP
 Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based | 11 shifts on, 3 off (days transitioning to nights)
 IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking multiple experienced Commissioning Engineers with a strong Electrical or EC&I bias to support works on the AWE Burghfield site. 
This role will focus on the safe and compliant commissioning of complex systems within a highly regulated environment, ensuring assets are fully tested, verified, and ready for operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

Execute commissioning activities across electrical and EC&I systems
Develop and review commissioning plans, test documentation, and procedures
Perform inspection, testing, and validation of installed systems
Fault finding, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues
Interface with construction, design, and project teams to ensure seamless delivery
Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in line with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Support system handover, including documentation and client acceptance

Commissioning Scope

LV/HV electrical distribution systems
Control panels, instrumentation, and field devices
PLC/SCADA integration and functional testing
Cable installation, termination, and loop checks
System integration and end-to-end testing
Pre-commissioning and final commissioning phases

Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer (Electrical or EC&I)
Strong background in industrial, infrastructure, or highly regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, oil & gas)
Experience with electrical testing, instrumentation, and control systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
Valid CSCS or ECS card prior to start
Eligible for SC Clearance (must have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years)
Desirable:

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline
Experience with PLCs/SCADA systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
CompEx or relevant hazardous area certification
Previous experience on nuclear or defence sites

Rates & Benefits

£58.93 per hour (Umbrella) 
£5.00 per hour shift uplift (increasing night shift rates accordingly)
£100 per diem available for candidates travelling 30+ miles to site

Additional Information

Candidates can start on BPSS clearance, with SC clearance in progress
Full-time, site-based role with long-term project pipeline
Immediate starts available

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