Job Description
Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer
Location: Seascale, UK
About the Opportunity:
NRL is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Lead Commissioning Engineer and a Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist engineering team on a major nuclear infrastructure programme in Seascale. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile, safety-critical environment. You’ll lead commissioning activities on a nationally significant project, where your technical expertise and leadership will be vital to successful project delivery. Working with a forward-thinking organisation that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, this role offers excellent long-term career development and professional recognition.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead a multidisciplinary team of Commissioning Engineers and Technicians through all phases of commissioning.
* Champion a safety-first culture, acting as a role model for high standards in nuclear, radiological, and environmental safety.
* Manage and oversee the development of commissioning documentation and testing activities.
* Coordinate commissioning resources, scheduling tasks in line with project milestones and handover phases.
* Facilitate the implementation of Field Observation Reports (FOBs) and Technical Queries (TQs), ensuring timely resolution.
* Liaise directly with compliance representatives to support the witnessing and sign-off of commissioning procedures.
* Maintain accurate records of Temporary Commissioning Aids and ensure compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements.
* Collaborate with engineering and design teams to support system readiness and final handover.
* Drive improvements across the commissioning process, ensuring efficiency and accountability at every stage.
What You’ll Need:
* Time-served background or equivalent in an engineering discipline (preferably mechanical).
* HNC or equivalent qualification.
* Hands-on experience in commissioning within large-scale, regulated environments.
* Strong knowledge of process commissioning systems, particularly pumps and vessels.
* Familiarity with completions management systems such as Go Completions.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite for planning, reporting, and documentation.
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent certification).
* A valid CSCS card
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