Commissioning Engineer

QCS Staffing; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Surrey. You will work with a global biopharmaceutical organisation committed to improving lives, contributing to commissioning plans, start-up checks, and documentation.

The role covers coordinating activities across building systems, ensuring quality, and delivering commissioning for laboratories and highly serviced technical environments. Degree/HND in engineering is preferred; apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer on complex construction projects.
• Experience delivering commissioning for laboratories, R&D facilities, or highly serviced technical environments.
• Strong understanding of building systems, MEP design, automation controls, and specialist lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Commissioning Strategy, Commissioning Plan, and Master Commissioning Schedule.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across multiple building systems.
• Ensure installation quality is suitable for commissioning start-up (“commissioning ready” checks).
• Ensure commissioning documentation is produced, reviewed, and approved.

Skills

Commissioning engineering

MEP design

Automation controls

Laboratory systems

Education

Engineering degree

Building services qualification

Job description

Commissioning Engineer - Life Sciences (12 months) – Surrey, UK

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer for a fantastic 12‑month contract based in Surrey. You will be working with our client, a global biopharmaceutical organisation committed to improving the lives of people afflicted with neurological and immunological disease. This is a superb opportunity if you are looking to advance your career in the field with a supportive and innovative company that will put you first.

What You’ll Do

• Adhere to Commissioning Strategy, Commissioning Plan, and Master Commissioning Schedule.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across multiple building systems.
• Ensure installation quality is suitable for commissioning start‑up (“commissioning ready” checks).
• Ensure commissioning documentation is produced, reviewed, and approved.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer on complex construction projects.
• Experience delivering commissioning for laboratories, R&D facilities, or highly serviced technical environments.
• Strong understanding of building systems, MEP design, automation controls, and specialist lab systems.
• Degree/HND in engineering, building services, or related field.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!