Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager - Nuclear Defence Location: AWE Burghfield, Berkshire Rate: c. £600 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Until October 2026 Start: ASAP Clearance: SC or DV preferred Working Pattern: Mon-Fri, 45 hrs/week, full-time on site Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a major nuclear defence programme at AWE Burghfield. The role involves managing and coordinating commissioning activities across specialist equipment, building services, and control systems on a highly regulated site. Key Responsibilities Manage commissioning work packages and supplier activities Ensure compliance with AWE procedures and ONR LC21 Review and approve test documentation Plan, coordinate, and witness FAT/SAT Integrate commissioning activities into the project programme Track readiness, report progress, and resolve test failures Chair commissioning and stakeholder reviews Ensure safe systems of work during testing and commissioning Requirements Strong experience commissioning large, complex facilities Background in nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated sectors Proven ability to lead multi-discipline commissioning teams Solid knowledge of commissioning methodologies Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) SC or DV clearance preferred (or willing to obtain) Full UK driving licence What's on Offer Outside IR35 Day rate circa £600 Long-term contract to October 2026 Full-time, on-site role on a flagship UK defence project