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  • Title:

    Test Team Leader

  • Location:

    Reading

  • Salary:

    Up to £55 per hour

  • Contact:

    Billy Abbott

  • Contact email:

    babbott@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000026905_1749224777

  • Published:

    4 days ago

  • Duration:

    6 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-06

  • Startdate:

    06/06/2025

Location: Reading
Employment Type: Contract - Outside IR35 - £55p/h
Department: Engineering / Commissioning
Reports To: Commissioning Manager

About the Company

We are a global provider of asset management services for offshore and onshore facilities, supporting the full lifecycle of industrial assets-from consulting, engineering, and manufacturing to operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. With a workforce of over 4,500 professionals across 14 strategically located offices, we are committed to delivering excellence in safety, compliance, and quality.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader to oversee and execute on-site commissioning activities. This role ensures that all testing is conducted safely, accurately, and in compliance with approved procedures. You will play a key role in coordinating with multiple stakeholders and ensuring the successful delivery of commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise on-site commissioning activities to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Review and validate commissioning documentation and Safe Systems of Work.
  • Ensure adherence to approved commissioning procedures and coordinate with other work parties.
  • Attend site planning meetings and contribute to commissioning strategy.
  • Manage the application and removal of Temporary Commissioning Aids.
  • Identify and report system defects or unexpected behaviors; escalate to the Commissioning Manager or Engineering Support.
  • Halt activities and initiate safety protocols in the event of uncertainty or incidents.
  • Ensure post-commissioning plant configuration aligns with documentation or agreed standards.
  • Maintain a safe and controlled environment during all commissioning phases.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience with Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installations, and instrumentation.
  • Demonstrated experience in testing and on-site commissioning.
  • Excellent awareness of Health & Safety standards - SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.
  • CSCS card or equivalent - essential.

Desirable Experience

  • Familiarity with Plant Historians and network design/configuration.
  • Knowledge of Cyber Security and Functional Safety.
  • Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC, etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan