Senior Commissioning Engineer (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Senior Commissioning Engineer

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0001205

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 08/07/2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

Job description:

As a Lead Pre Operations Engineer you will be aligned to the Start Up Commissioning and Pre-Operations delivery team throughout the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of Start Up, Commissioning and Pre-Operations work scope for your assigned area throughout the lifecycle of the project. You will direct a team in delivery of work and ensure activities are delivered in line with the established Start Up, Commissioning and Pre-Operations processes.

You will lead on input to the design process based on operational knowledge and learning. You will lead on training requirements of future facility end users and deliver the “Operational Quality Management System” to enable the project to hand over the facility to the End User.

You will collaborate with an internal multidisciplined project delivery team and interface with external stakeholders/vendors. You will lead the Commissioning Engineers through the project lifecycle to ensure safe and effective delivery of Start Up, Commissioning and Pre-Operations work scope.

Supervision of a team delivering Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre-Operations work scope through the project lifecycle at various locations as required.

Safe delivery of Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre-Operations activities to the required level of quality in line with the processes.

Identification of resource requirements.

Reviewing work progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.

Planning, balancing and prioritizing team resources to support successful delivery to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Oversight and production of test and Pre-Operational documentation.

Develop and ensure delivery of asset care arrangements.

Provide input into other project workstreams to ensure that start up, commissioning and pre-operational requirements are included and delivered i.e. Design, Safety Case, Procurement, Construction & Completions, Project Controls.

Develop and execute delivery plans in line with the overall project strategies and schedules.

Identify relevant project risks and manage/mitigate as appropriate. This includes regular monitoring of the residual risks.

Ensuring effective coordination between delivery teams and all stakeholders to enable safe delivery of work.

Ensure training and experience is maintained in order to hold relevant appointments where necessary for project delivery e.g. Commissioning Appointments, Electrical Appointments, Mechanical Appointments etc.

Ongoing coaching and development within the team.

Use and promote Project Delivery Fundamentals and required organisational practices in the delivery of work.

HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in a relevant technical subject or Incorporated   Engineer status.

Experience of leading and supervising an engineering/ technical or operations group with demonstrable evidence of successful delivery of work.

Willing and able to travel on extended stays to various locations other than Sellafield Site in West Cumbria, the wider UK and, on occasion, overseas to meet demands of the Project delivery.

Computer literate (MS applications including Word, Excel) with evidence of producing commissioning test documentation and reports.

Experience in fault finding within a technical, engineering or operational environment.

Experience in setting to work of new systems or processes.

Experience in producing Start Up, Commissioning and Pre-Operations documentation.

Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in relevant discipline or Chartered Engineer status and able to present qualification certification.

Project Management experience.

Experience in supervising operations/commissioning activities in a highly regulated environment.

Have nuclear sector experience, including working within large scale projects.

Experience in producing Start Up, Commissioning and Pre-Operations documentation.

Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days

Family friendly policies and work/life approach

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

Estimated Remuneration: GBP £55,000 - £78,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)

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