Commissioning Engineer

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Programme. The role involves supervising the installation of mechanical and electrical systems, coordinating design and commissioning planning, and ensuring operational readiness. Candidates should have experience in commissioning and renewable energy systems. This position requires flexibility and may involve working in unique conditions in Antarctica.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent civil service pension

Employee assistance programme

Flexible and family friendly working opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted shopping

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of commissioning mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Experience in design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in delivering new mechanical and electrical systems.
• Supervise and monitor progress by the Contractor with completion of M&E works.
• Coordinate technical input into critical systems analysis.

Job description

Contract Type

Full Time

Duration

2 Year Fixed Term Assignment

Salary

£44,982 - £49,480 Per Annum

Benefits

We offer generous benefits

Team

AIMP

Location

BAS Cambridge and Antarctica

Closing Date

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Job Profile

£44,982 the band D minimum and is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered.

We will give full consideration to requests for flexible and part time working, such as reduced hours, compressed hours or job sharing. We also offer hybrid working and recognise the many benefits this brings. The nature of the role will determine if flexible and hybrid working options are possible.

Interview date - W/C 17 Nov 25

Job Description

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional mechanical and/or electrical engineer to join our Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!

Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
• Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
• 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
• Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.

You’ll be joining our Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) Team as it looks to complete the permanent works on our new operations and scientific support building, The Discovery Building and the network of site wide services in this forthcoming season. We concentrate on developing the technical design with our construction and design partners for the Renewables Infrastructure Project bringing to fruition plans for the commissioning of new assets in the 2026-27 Sumer Austral season.

You’ll help us to deliver on-site supervision of the completion of the installation, support witnessing of the site acceptance tests, commissioning and training on the mechanical and electrical systems within Discovery Building and renewables infrastructure. You will support assessment of the test data of our MEP systems and prepare information for the operational risk log as part of our governance process with accepting the systems in the new asset. Your role will coordinate and review of the handover documentation including as-built, H&S file and asset data.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop expertise in the commissioning of renewable energy systems, and fuel based mechanical and electrical systems, garner a depth of understanding of the building management system (BMS) and how it is used to support facilities management of the new assets and legacy buildings. The role will also expose you to project management processes and the transition of projects from its operational phase into business as usual.

You’ll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Support the Rothera Modernisation Senior Project Manager and Commissioning Manager in delivering the new mechanical and electrical systems within the Discovery Building.
• Support the Renewables Infrastructure Project Team in their preparation of the design and commissioning planning.
• Deploy to Rothera Research Station as a commissioning engineer. Supervise and monitor progress by the Contractor with completion of M&E works on systems within Discovery and Renewables Projects.
• Coordinate technical input into critical systems analysis for renewable and mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain operational readiness documentation for the completion of commissioning activities.

For the role of Commissioning Engineer, we are looking for somebody who has:

• Knowledge and experience of commissioning mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Experience in design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

If we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.

What experiences can we offer you?

At BAS, we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued; therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.

Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team, which makes positive changes in the business. That’s the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.

To get more information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at [e-mail] or alternatively, you can call us on 01223 221508.