Lead Commissioning Engineer ( Mechanical )

Carlisle, Cumbria
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NRL is currently recruiting a Lead Commissioning Engineer- Mechanical to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK’s nuclear fleet.
 
Role- Lead Commissioning Engineer
Rate- £55.65 p/h (UMB)
Location- Cumbria, Seascale
 
The Lead Commissioning Engineer is responsible for:

Ensuring Safety is the highest priority on the project with a continued strive towards Zero Harm. They ensure that they are a role model for all aspects of safety, ensuring a proactive approach to nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental safety
Leading a team of Commissioning Engineers and Technicians
Leading all testing activities throughout all stages of commissioning
Supervising the production of commissioning test documentation
Supervising and organising of Commissioning Technicians and support resources
Supervising the initiation and implementation of FOBs and TQs
Liaising with the regulatory compliance representatives to ensure witnessing of commissioning activities is expedited
Recording and management of Temporary Commissioning Aids
Recording of supporting data in accordance with test requirements 

Ability to utilise completions management systems to manage commissioning activities, and handovers from construction to commissioning and commissioning to client 

Ability to schedule work and to manage work against a project schedule
Ability to take part in multi discipline design reviews and work with the engineering team
Actively drives continuous improvement within the commissioning process
Actively drives progress to meet schedule deadlines
Essential Experience & Qualifications:

Time served or equivalent in an engineering discipline e.g. mechanical discipline
Preference for HNC or equivalent or route to achieve the qualification
Project commissioning experience
Experience with process commissioning, vessels & pumps
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) 

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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Job Info
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Job Title:
Lead Commissioning Engineer ( Mechanical )
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Carlisle, Cumbria
Salary:
£55.65 Per hour
Posted:
Jan 6th 2026
Closes:
Feb 6th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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