Principal Commissioning Engineer EC&I

Overview

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 50 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, plans, and procedures.
• Execute commissioning activities across electrical, control, and instrumentation (EC&I) systems.
• Carry out testing, fault-finding, and system validation in line with approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and project requirements at all times.
• Operate within Safe Systems of Work, including permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Support coordination of site activities with contractors, suppliers, and other disciplines.
• Identify, report, and help resolve commissioning issues and defects.
• Accurately record test results, produce commissioning documentation, and support handover packs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.
• Actively promote a strong nuclear safety and behavioural safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Engineer or equivalent experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I), Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.

Essential skills

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control / automation principles.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and follow technical direction.
• Understanding of safety compliance and regulated working practices.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).

Experience

• Proven ability to lead commissioning activities and influence stakeholders.
• Understanding of nuclear safety culture and compliance.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent; Membership of an Engineering Institution.
• Experience on AWE sites or high-hazard commissioning.
• Experience engaging with regulators or assurance teams.
• Experience commissioning EC&I systems in regulated, industrial, or safety-critical environments.

What do I need before I apply

• Active SC clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance to carry out the role.
• Please note that this contract invloves working 11-day fortnight, which comprises of 12-hour shifts (assumption is 66hr week)
• Onsite full time (Burghfield, Berkshire)

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive