We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a senior, site-based role requiring a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of electrical and control systems within safety-critical environments.
- Role: Principal Electrical (EC&I) Commissioning Engineer
- Location: Reading (site-based)
- Rate: £70 per hour Inside IR35 (Based on year's experience)
- Employment Type: Contract 12 Months
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the commissioning, testing, and validation of electrical and EC&I systems on a complex defence project and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams.
- Develop, review, and approve commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside supervising functional testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting of complex electrical and control systems.
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project requirements, CDM regulations, and site safety procedures.
- Produce and review 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 Principal Electrical / EC&I Commissioning Engineer role within a highly regulated industry (defence, nuclear, petrochemical, utilities, or similar)
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical and control system commissioning processes, standards, and best practice
- Demonstrable experience leading commissioning activities on complex projects
- In-depth understanding of CDM regulations and formal permit-to-work systems
- Ability to interpret and challenge electrical designs, schematics, and control system documentation
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability on complex systems
Please note that this role requires UK Security Clearance.
If you are qualified and interested, please apply or email: chloe.mogridge@carringtonwest.com
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