Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer with Mechanical experience to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a mid-level role supporting the management team; it is site-based and requires a high level of technical expertise, as well as experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of mechanical systems and equipment within safety‑critical environments.

Role

Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical Bias

Location

Reading (site‑based)

Salary

£40 Per Hour (Based on year’s experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing, and validation of mechanical equipment on a complex defence project and, on occasion, provide mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams.
• Follow commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside supporting functional testing, fault‑finding, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project requirements, CDM regulations, and site safety procedures.
• Produce and follow high‑quality technical reports, test records, and handover documentation and lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and commissioning coordination sessions.
• Support the resolution of technical issues, non‑conformances, and commissioning shortfalls while acting as a key technical interface between commissioning, design, construction, and safety teams.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical bias) role within a highly regulated industry (defence, nuclear, petrochemical, utilities, or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering commissioning processes, standards, and best practice.
• In‑depth understanding of CDM regulations and formal permit‑to‑work systems.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving capability on complex systems.

Please note that this role requires Security Clearance; if clearance is not held, this role will not be suitable for you!

If you are qualified and interested, please apply or email: (url removed)

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