Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire

Full Time onsite - 8 - 5 Monday to Thursday, 8 - 3 Friday. Fixed Term Contract till December 2025, possibility of extension or transfer to other projects. Competitive Salary with generous benefits package. Uplifts and allowances available for working away.

NG Bailey have a vacancy for a Commissioning Engineer to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading. The successful applicant will manage and control all aspects of commissioning within NG Bailey project scope, as set out within the Management of Commissioning Activities document. Ensuring that an auditable and structured approach is deployed to deliver services that operate and perform in accordance with the design intent. Due to the nature of the project the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance in order to work on this site, therefore we can only consider British nationals, who have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Core responsibilities:

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant, and accurate testing is achieved.
• Write and Review Commissioning procedures and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity.
• Prepare and Submit Commissioning Documentation for presentation to the Testing & Commissioning Panel for review and approval.
• Can spot dangerous occurrences before they happen, i.e. no shielding on moving parts or Live terminals and implement control measures.
• Plan onsite commissioning activities including having an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.
• Ensure the system and area boundaries to the testing pre-established (before commissioning) with any boundary Isolations are in place and co-ordinated with the system AP (Authorised Person).
• Organise test equipment.
• Ensure the initial state of plant is as expected in the commissioning document.
• Successfully deliver pre-start briefing to entire working party including client witnesses for the commissioning with all parties fully understand the testing requirements and their individual roles to achieve a safe and compliant commissioning activity.
• Ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity.
• Witness and close out commissioning activities through to gaining client acceptance.
• Seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aids.
• Raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support, when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.
• Ensure the final state of plant configuration (post commissioning) is as expected in the commissioning document or agreed with the commissioning manager.
• Forward thinking approach with a can do attitude.
• Plan and arrange commissioning activities in accordance with the master programme.
• Liaise with the project managers representatives.
• Manage and set to work specialist commissioning contractors.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous relevant experience in commissioning roles preferably within regulated industries and with a Mechanical or Electrical bias.
• A meticulous focus on quality and safety (in particular nuclear safety culture).
• Capability to obtain SC security clearance through the national vetting authority (if not already held).
• CSCS card in relevant field.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.