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Lead Commissioning Engineer

Westinghouse Electric·Cumbria, GB·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead a team of ~10 engineers delivering commissioning and engineering services at a nuclear facility. Combines technical expertise in plant systems, asset management, and regulatory compliance with strong leadership, team development, and project management capabilities. Requires engineering background (apprenticeship + degree or equivalent) with nuclear industry experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage ~10 engineers: motivation, performance management, and professional development
  • Deliver frontline engineering services; oversee assigned plant assets ensuring safe, compliant, efficient maintenance and operation
  • Prepare, deliver, and manage Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs) through formal initiation, approval, and installation processes
  • Identify and resolve recurring plant issues; coordinate effective corrective maintenance actions
  • Ensure full regulatory and safety compliance (10 CFR, company policies); manage safety, cost, and quality performance
  • Monitor plant performance via observations, log reviews, historical data; recommend and implement improvements
  • Conduct regular plant walkdowns to assess conditions, operational performance, and environmental impacts
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Reliability teams to improve work delivery and plant availability
  • Diagnose system and component issues; engage specialists for short and long-term solutions
  • Lead delivery and integration of plant engineering team; manage resources for planned outages and major activities
  • Act as deputy to Operations Manager as required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years experience in similar engineering leadership role
  • Engineering background: completed time-served apprenticeship + formal engineering degree or equivalent
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong mathematical and literacy skills
  • Proficient IT skills
  • Ability to obtain UK security clearance
  • Full UK Driving License

Desired

  • Nuclear industry experience
  • Proactive engagement and relationship building within nuclear sector

Location

Onsite at Westlakes, UK. Hybrid arrangement. Full UK Driving License required.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationCumbria, GB
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

Plant Modification ProposalsNRC RegulationsPreventive MaintenanceTeam LeadershipCommissioning

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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