6 engineering jobs found in Whitehaven

Job title: Workstream Lead (SHOP) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (working on site 3 days per week) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to oversee the delivery of multiple high-profile projects within a major strategic programme. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead project teams, manage budgets, resources, risks, and schedules, and ensure delivery is aligned with project governance, compliance, and quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance, coordinating stakeholders, managing change control, and supporting continuous improvement across the workstream. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience within complex, regulated environments, strong leadership capability, and the ability to manage interrelated projects at...

Job title: Workstream Lead (Programme Resilience) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Whitehaven Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Workstream Lead to drive the delivery of a complex portfolio of strategic projects focused on strengthening programme resilience and accelerating mission-critical delivery. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple interrelated projects, ensuring effective management of budgets, resources, risks, governance, and delivery schedules. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to initiate and shape projects that remove operational vulnerabilities, improve programme resilience, and deliver strategic benefits. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to...

Job title: Crane Capability Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay rate: DOE Hours of work: Hybrid 3 days on site Location: Whitehaven Role Summary - Crane Capability Workstream Lead This is a senior workstream leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Crane Capability workstream within the Strategic Projects programme. The role supports SHOP and wider programme requirements and involves close coordination with other workstreams, crane SMEs in the supply chain, and internal governance committees. Reporting into the Head of Strategic Projects, the postholder has full accountability for planning, delivery, cost control, risk management, resources, and governance across the workstream. Core Experience & Background Senior Project / Workstream Lead with 10+ years' project management experience (10-15 preferred) Demonstrable experience delivering projects where...

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer (EC&I– Nuclear) Location: Cumbria Rate: £50 per hour (Inside IR35 – Umbrella) Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rolling shift pattern Role Overview The Commissioning Engineer will support the delivery of nuclear CE&I systems through all phases of commissioning. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and handed over safely and efficiently in line with project requirements and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities ▪️ Carry out vendor test witnessing activities during factory acceptance tests (FAT) and works testing ▪️ Prepare plant commissioning test specifications and supporting documentation ▪️ Conduct early inspections of site installations to support efficient system handovers ▪️ Execute commissioning and testing activities throughout the IPC commissioning phase ▪️ Identify faults, troubleshoot issues, and propose and implement effective solutions ▪️...

Are you a Commissioning Engineer with proven experience delivering nuclear mechanical systems in high-hazard environments? Have you led or supported in-cell handler testing, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance at every stage? Are you confident coordinating commissioning activities on site while working closely with project, safety, and design teams? The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Commissioning Engineer to join a major nuclear project, supporting the safe and effective delivery of complex commissioning activities within a regulated environment. We would also welcome applications from these industries Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable experience from nuclear new build, defence, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated process industries. This role would suit candidates working in these roles This position would suit professionals currently working as a Commissioning Engineer, Mechanical...

Lead Commissioning Engineer  Seascale £500 per day Hybrid working Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our nuclear client for a Lead Commissioning Engineer. They need someone who will lead Commissioning Engineers and Technicians.   Your responsibilities: Leading all testing activities throughout all stages of commissioning Supervising the production of commissioning test documentation Supervising and organising of Commissioning Technicians and support resources Supervising the initiation and implementation of FOBs and TQs Liaising with the regulatory compliance representatives to ensure witnessing of commissioning activities is expedited Recording and management of Temporary Commissioning Aids Recording of supporting data in accordance with test requirements Ability to utilise completions management systems to manage commissioning activities, and handovers from construction to commissioning and commissioning to the client Knowledge/Qualifications Project...