Principal Commissioning Engineer EC&I
- Support the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, plans, and procedures.
- Execute commissioning activities across electrical, control, and instrumentation (EC&I) systems.
- Carry out testing, fault-finding, and system validation in line with approved procedures.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and project requirements at all times.
- Operate within Safe Systems of Work, including permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Support coordination of site activities with contractors, suppliers, and other disciplines.
- Identify, report, and help resolve commissioning issues and defects.
- Accurately record test results, produce commissioning documentation, and support handover packs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.
- Actively promote a strong nuclear safety and behavioural safety culture.
- Degree-qualified Engineer or equivalent experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I), Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control / automation principles.
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and follow technical direction.
- Understanding of safety compliance and regulated working practices.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).
- 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.
- Experience commissioning EC&I systems in regulated, industrial, or safety-critical environments.
- 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)
- 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
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