The Principal Commissioning Engineer provides technical leadership and ownership of commissioning activities from strategy through system handover. Acting as the focal point between Company, Customer, and sub-contractors, you will ensure systems are commissioned safely, compliantly, and right-first-time.
Responsibilities
Develop, approve, and implement commissioning strategies, plans, and procedures.
Act as technical authority for commissioning within allocated systems or facilities.
Oversee commissioning execution across, electrical, and C&I systems.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and project requirements.
Manage risks, Safe Systems of Work, and incident reporting.
Coordinate resources and sub-contractors to deliver work effectively.
Mentor and support junior engineers, review competency, and foster team development.
Report performance against Safety, Quality, Time, and Cost criteria.
Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.
Leads by example, fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing team while effectively planning and managing resources to meet commitments.
Qualifications
Degree-qualified Engineer (Electrical, C&I, Process, Nuclear).
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards.
Experience
Experience commissioning complex systems in regulated or safety-critical environments.
Proven ability to lead commissioning activities and influence stakeholders.
Understanding of nuclear safety culture and compliance.
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent; Membership of an Engineering Institution.
Experience on AWE sites or high-hazard commissioning.
Experience engaging with regulators or assurance teams.
What Do I Need Before I Apply
Active SC clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance to carry out the role.
Please note that this contract invloves working 11-day fortnight, which comprises of 12-hour shifts (assumption is 66hr week)
Onsite full time (Burghfield, Berkshire)
Benefits
Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive