Commissioning Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems integration consultancy is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join their team in Stone, UK. This role involves supporting the testing and commissioning of advanced electrical automation systems, with opportunities for career growth and involvement in major infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include site acceptance testing, technical supervision, and fault diagnosis. The position offers a negotiable salary, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

6.5% matched pension

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Flexible / hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering, specifically in commissioning procedures.
• Proven experience in diagnosing electrical faults and testing systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site acceptance testing and commissioning according to documentation.
• Support and execute factory acceptance testing activities.
• Provide technical supervision for installation across client sites.
• Deploy configuration files to various automation devices.
• Document and resolve electrical and electronic faults.

Skills

Electrical engineering discipline

Electrical/electronic fault diagnosis

Understanding of industrial communication networks

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Education

BS#removed#th Edition qualification

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing qualifications

Job description

Commissioning Engineer | Stone / Client Sites | £Neg (Enquire for details) | Energy Industry

MERITUS are excited to be partnered with an innovative Systems Integration Consultancy within the Power Generation industry. We're looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the testing, commissioning and optimisation of advanced electrical automation and control systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering innovative solutions across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing. The role offers long-term career growth, exposure to major UK infrastructure projects, and the chance to work with cutting-edge control, protection and SCADA technologies.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for testing, fault‑finding and commissioning electrical automation and control systems ranging from small modifications to complete system replacements. You will interpret engineering designs, lead site commissioning activities, support FAT/SAT processes, and contribute to the development of testing documentation. The role is split between the Stone office and client sites across the UK, requiring strong communication skills, technical expertise and a hands‑on engineering approach.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning in accordance with approved documentation.
• Support and execute factory acceptance testing (FAT) activities.
• Provide technical supervision for installation works across client sites.
• Deploy configuration files to SCADA, RTU, PLC, IED and networking devices, verifying successful operation.
• Carry out electrical and electronic fault‑finding, ensuring all findings are accurately documented and resolved.

Required Skills

• Qualification or strong experience in an electrical engineering discipline, with solid knowledge of commissioning methodologies.
• Proven experience in electrical/electronic fault diagnosis and system testing.
• Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols (Ethernet, fibre, serial, etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• BS#removed#th Edition and C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing qualifications (essential).

What you will receive in return

• Negotiable salary dependent on experience (enquire for details)
• 6.5% matched pension
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday (bank holidays on top)
• Flexible / hybrid working options

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.