Electrical Commissioning Engineer -Nuclear

Position: Electrical Commissioning Engineer -Nuclear (Contract)
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 Inspection & Testing
City & Guildsth 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