Commissioning Engineer

Nelson Recruitment Services; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Nelson Recruitment are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join a well-established engineering business. You will lead commissioning, testing, and handover of diverse electrical, mechanical, and control systems across industrial and commercial projects.

You will ensure safe, efficient delivery to high-quality standards, liaising with clients and teams while travelling nationwide to sites. Strong fault-finding, drawings interpretation, and PLC/automation experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commissioning Engineer or similar role.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience with PLCs, automation systems or industrial controls is advantageous.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Relevant engineering qualifications such as HNC, HND, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Carry out site inspections, fault-finding, and system validation.
• Verify installations comply with design specifications and industry standards.
• Produce commissioning reports and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, contractors, and site teams.
• Support project delivery through the commissioning and handover stages.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during commissioning activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Travel Nationwide for work.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Fault-finding

PLCs/automation experience

Reading drawings

Communication

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Industrial controls

Job description

Nelson Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to join a dynamic team, working on the commissioning, testing, and handover of a wide range of industrial and commercial systems.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and test electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Carry out site inspections, fault-finding, and system validation.
• Verify installations comply with design specifications and industry standards.
• Produce commissioning reports and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, contractors, and site teams.
• Support project delivery through the commissioning and handover stages.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during commissioning activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Travel Nationwide for work

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Commissioning Engineer or in a similar engineering role.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience working with PLCs, automation systems, or industrial controls is advantageous.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Relevant engineering qualifications such as HNC, HND, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Nelson Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates