Commissioning Manager - Nuclear | Defence

Contract  Security Clearance Required 

Location:  Closest Office - Manchester, Glasgow, Reading, Bristol, Reading, Newbury.

Hybrid Role

I'm recruiting on behalf of a key client for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a major infrastructure programme within a high-security, highly regulated environment.

This role plays a key part in the end-to-end commissioning lifecycle—covering planning, testing, verification & validation, through to handover. You'll be responsible for ensuring that systems and facilities are safe, compliant, and operationally ready.

We're particularly interested in candidates with a background in mechanical, process, electrical, or instrumentation and control (I&C), and a strong understanding of nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:

Author and implement commissioning strategies and plans aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Develop and maintain commissioning schedules in line with the integrated master schedule

Lead Verification & Validation (V&V) activities and associated documentation

Oversee commissioning processes, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and effectively rolled out across delivery teams

Collaborate with key internal teams (Operations, OCC, Nuclear Services) and external suppliers

Deliver regular updates to the Operational Readiness Manager, achieving key milestones

Ensure robust safety practices for all test and commissioning activities

Witness FAT, SAT, and Setting to Work (STW) activities in both active and inactive environments

Resolve test failures and manage change to commissioning schedules, resources, and forecasts

Drive compliance with LC21 (Commissioning) and associated governance requirements

Lead integration of commissioning with the overall programme delivery strategy

✅ We're Looking For Someone With:

Demonstrable experience developing commissioning and test strategies

Strong knowledge of V&V methodology (especially the V model)

Solid background in nuclear or other highly regulated sectors

Deep understanding of commissioning procedures, LC21, and site safety protocols

Excellent project delivery experience—ideally within nuclear, defence, or similarly complex environments

Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with experience working across cross-discipline teams and with clients

High-level organisational and project management skills

Qualifications & Clearance Required:

Degree in Engineering or similar relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Progression toward chartered status with a recognised body is desirable

Must be eligible for or already hold security clearance (SC or DV)

Expertise in mechanical, electrical, I&C, or process systems preferred

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