Role: Commissioning Project Engineer
Location: ST15 0QN with regular travel to office in CH65 4LR and client sites across the UK
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) within Core Hours

SCOPE

We’re seeking a Commissioning Project Engineer to act as a key interface between Project Delivery and Commissioning, ensuring seamless project transitions, preparation and validation of all systems and components prior to commissioning or FAT handover, ensuring all related test and quality documentation is complete and system quality checks have been performed prior to equipment and systems leaving the facility, in line with the company quality management system and maintaining strict safety, compliance, and environmental standards. This role requires a hands-on engineer with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent coordination abilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HNC/HND in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, controls or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering, commissioning, field engineering within gas infrastructure or energy projects or a similar technical role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of control systems, experience in pas metering principles and instrumentation.
• Strong familiarity with UK gas industry codes and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Full Driving Licence and access to own transport
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: Up to £52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• control systems: 3 years (required)
• Project engineering: 3 years (required)
• commissioning: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Collaborate with all key project stake holders (project managers, delivery teams, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that systems are fully installed, tested and meet all pre-commissioning requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the project delivery and commissioning teams, identifying gaps or delays within build completion, electrical, hazardous area and pressure testing completion, documentation completeness that could impact on commissioning commencing.
• Review and verify the completeness and accuracy of commissioning packs, as-builts, RAMS, test certificates, and operational documentation ahead of commissioning commencement.
• Participate in or oversee pre-functional testing (e.g., loop checks, pressure testing, valve sequencing) to confirm systems are operable and safe.
• Ensuring realistic scheduling of commissioning works, support in resolving commissioning scheduling issues and resolving potential bottlenecks early.
• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, internal stakeholders and teams to ensure systems are tested and validated prior to commissioning.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical or procedural issues during the pre-commissioning phase to minimise delays.
• Support quality assurance efforts and ensure that delivered systems meet company and client expectations.
• Proactively identify commissioning risks and participate in risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Capture lessons learned to refine delivery-to-commissioning handover processes on future projects.