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Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical in Sellafield

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NRL is currently recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer- Mechanical role on Sellafield. This opportunity is for a 12 month contract.



Role- Commissioning Engineer- Mechanical



Role Type- Contract (Shifts 4 on 4 off)



Location- Sellafield, Cumbria



Pay- £50.00 per hour (IR35)



The Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Commissioning Team Leader, carries out a role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements. 



This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing. 



The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for:



Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety. 

Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner 

Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning 

Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary 

Managing day to day liaison with personnel to obtain any necessary permissions and minimize impact to the project 

Review of commissioning test results 

Ensuring input to other project processes are incorporated, for example, design, HAZOP, risk, contract, estimating and knowledge managementEssential Experience and Qualifications:



Nuclear Mechanical systems commissioning

Minimum  HNC/HND in Engineering-related subject or equivalent

Experience in Nuclear commissioning

Project Management knowledge, preferably APM member

Calculation production using Excel

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Relevant trade cardDesign Tools/Software:



Latest editions of Microsoft Office software 



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Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical in Sellafield

Seascale, UK
Full time

Published on 02/12/2026

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