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Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 70 - 80 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer
Reading (fully onsite)
£71.34 per hour plus £5 per hour shift enhancement plus £100 per diem for those travelling more than 30 miles to site plus £5 per hour completion bonus
12 hour day
11 days on, 3 days off
Must be eliigble for SC clearance, can start on BPSS
We're seeking a Principal EC&I Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning activities on complex Electrical and Control Systems within a highly regulated nuclear environment. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive site-based commissioning experience and a strong understanding of safety and compliance in a nuclear setting.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead a team of commissioning technicians delivering to national and project-specific standards
Input into design, construction, and commissioning stages to ensure commissionability
Develop and approve commissioning documentation (test plans, reports, records)
Execute and verify commissioning tests in line with safety protocols and QA expectations
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including QA, Engineering, Construction, and Operations
Plan daily commissioning activities, track progress, and manage execution risks
Review vendor test documentation, witness FATs, and ensure data integrity
Key Skills & Experience
Extensive Electrical & Instrumentation / Control Systems commissioning background
Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated industrial environments
Familiarity with Siemens S7, Simocode, WinCC, Profibus, PICS
Understanding of commissioning processes including FATs, TCA's, FOBS/CRs, handover
Knowledge of 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (for Electrical focus)
Strong documentation and Quality Management System (QMS) adherence
Qualifications
HNC / Level 4 Qualification (or equivalent commissioning experience)
18th Edition Electrical Qualification
CSCS/ECS Card in relevant discipline
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
Membership of IET or other relevant professional body
This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in one of the UK's most sensitive infrastructure programmes. If you have the technical expertise and thrive in high-integrity environments, we'd love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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