Electrical Commissioning Engineer -Nuclear

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.