EC&I Commissioning Engineer

EC&I Commissioning Engineer

  • Contract
  • Cumbria
    Location: Cumbria
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £50 - £55 per hour + Umbrella PAYE
    Contact: Oliver Markham 
    Contact email: Oliver.markham@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07441390395
    Job ref: BBBH26539_1783438308
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Jul-21
    Startdate: ASAP

    Commissioning Engineer (EC&I) – Sellafield Site

    Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
    Pay: Up to £55 per hour (Inside IR35)
    Contract: Full-time, site-based (4 on 4 off rotation or standard site hours)
    Start Date: ASAP
    Duration: Until April 2027


    About the Role

    We’re seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer (EC&I) to join the team at Sellafield. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient commissioning of control, instrumentation, and electrical systems within one of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated industrial environments.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Witness and verify vendor testing at works test stage
    • Prepare plant commissioning test specifications.
    • Conduct early inspections of site installations to support timely system handovers.
    • Execute testing activities during the Integrated Plant Commissioning phase.
    • Identify faults, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions.
    • Coordinate commissioning technicians and support resources.
    • Initiate and manage Field Observation Books (FOBs).
    • Validate working-level instructions and ensure accurate application and removal of temporary commissioning aids.

    Essential Experience & Qualifications

    • Proven experience in nuclear EC&I systems commissioning.
    • Background in highly regulated industriesnuclear experience essential, Sellafield experience preferable.
    • Minimum HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
    • Competent in Microsoft Office and Excel-based calculations.
    • Familiarity with project management principles (APM membership desirable).
    • IOSH Working or Managing Safely, SMSTS or SSSTS, and valid ECS Supervisory Card required.
    • Must be able to obtain BPSS security clearance.

    Why Join

    • Be part of a nationally significant project at Sellafield.
    • Competitive pay – up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35).
    • Flexible working options – 4 on 4 off rotation or standard site hours.
    • Immediate start available.

    Your Consultant

    Oliver Markham

    Team Leader - Nuclear & Buildings

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