We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer with Mechanical experience to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a mid-level role, supporting the management team; site-based and requiring a high level of technical expertise, and experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of mechanical systems and equipment within safety-critical environments.
Role: Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical Bias – Location: Reading (site-based) – Salary: £40 per hour (based on year's experience)
Key Responsibilities
* Commissioning, testing, and validation of mechanical equipment on a complex defence project and on occasion provide mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams.
* Follow commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside supporting functional testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems.
* Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project requirements, CDM regulations, and site safety procedures.
* Produce and follow high-quality technical reports, test records, and handover documentation and lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and commissioning coordination sessions.
* Support the resolution of technical issues, non-conformances, and commissioning shortfalls while acting as a key technical interface between commissioning, design, construction, and safety teams.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical bias) role within a highly regulated industry (defence, nuclear, petrochemical, utilities, or similar).
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering commissioning processes, standards, and best practice.
* In-depth understanding of CDM regulations and formal permit-to-work systems.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability on complex systems.
Please note that this role requires Security Clearance, if clearance is not held, this role will not be suitable for you!
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