Commissioning Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering company in the UK is seeking a Commissioning & Qualification Engineer to handle the installation, commissioning, and qualification of high-end process systems in the pharmaceutical sector. The role offers great variety and development opportunities, requiring strong electrical and mechanical skills along with the ability to work in highly regulated environments. Competitive salary, benefits include a company vehicle, bonus, and private pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid overnight allowance

Annual bonus (6-10%)

Company vehicle

Private pension scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning, qualification, or validation of process or utilities equipment.
• Experience writing technical documentation in GMP or regulated environments.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and qualifying sterile process and utilities equipment.
• Performing installation, calibration, and validation of systems.
• Producing accurate technical documentation and reports.
• Providing customer support and training.
• Representing the business professionally on-site.

Skills

Strong electrical bias

Solid mechanical understanding

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Self-management skills

Job description

Commissioning & Qualification Engineer (Pharma / Process Equipment)

£50,000 with an OTE of £66k + company vehicle + benefits

Home-based with travel throughout UK & Ireland travel

An established engineering company specialising in sterile process and water treatment equipment for leading pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers is looking for a

Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Engineer

to join their growing team.

This is a

hands‑on field‑based role

offering variety, technical challenge, and genuine deveopment opportunities!

You'll join a close‑knit team who pride themselves on quality, integrity, and looking after their engineers. Travel is primarily across the UK and Ireland, with regular staying away from home for extended periods of time – but the company ensures balance with time away from home being followed by periods at home.

The company is a small‑medium enterprise and offers a stable yet dynamic environment for career development with progression opportunities readily available for those seeking a long‑term career move!

The Role :

You'll take responsibility for the

installation, commissioning, qualification (IQ / OQ), and calibration

of high‑end process and water systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. You'll work directly with clients on‑site, troubleshooting, testing, and ensuring all equipment meets strict quality and validation standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Commissioning, and qualifying sterile process and utilities equipment

Performing installation, calibration, and validation of automation and control systems

Producing clear, accurate, and concise technical documentation and reports

Providing customer support, troubleshooting, and training where required

Representing the business professionally and working independently on‑site

Experience & Skills Required :

Strong

electrical bias

with solid mechanical understanding

Proven experience in

commissioning, qualification, or validation

of process equipment or utilities equipment

Confident interpreting

technical drawings, wiring diagrams, PFDs, PD&Is and validation protocols

Experience working within and writing technical documentation within a GMP / highly regulated manufacturing environments

Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and self‑management skills

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK & Ireland (with occasional travel to Europe)

Regrettably only UK, or EU citizens with UK RTW can be considered. Those on UK visas without an EU passport cannot be considered due to limitations around travel to the EU.

Package & Benefits :

Salary circa £50,000 (depending on experience)

Paid Overnight allowance

Annual bonus (6‑10%)

Company vehicle, laptop, tools, and credit card

Private pension scheme (employer contribution increases with service)

25 days' holiday

Bank holidays (increases with length of service & sell / buy back scheme)

Company wide Christmas shutdown

Regular salary and development reviews

Career progression!

This role would suit an experienced

Commissioning Engineer, Equipment Engineer or Utilities Engineer or Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

with a background working within water treatment, waste water, utilities or process equipment in any highly regulated sector. It's ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and being part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team.

Click APPLY NOW for your CV to be sent to CBSbutler. Should you be suitable a representative will be in touch within 5 working days.