Commissioning Engineer FTC

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Commissioning Engineer for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to support the launch of a new high-hazard manufacturing facility. The role involves hands-on commissioning activities, developing operational procedures, and risk assessments, working closely with a tight-knit engineering team on innovative projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, relevant commissioning experience, and a solid understanding of HSE principles.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus at contract end

Pension

Healthcare

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Thorough and safety-focused with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working with process engineers and multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, commissioning, and supporting safe operation of a new facility.
• Developing commissioning plans, operating procedures, and risk assessments.
• Leading commissioning activities from pre-commissioning to live trials.

Skills

Background in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

Experience in commissioning new plant, equipment, or process systems

Solid understanding of HSE principles and risk management

Skilled in root cause analysis, engineering documentation, and process improvement

NEBOSH knowledge would be a bonus

Education

Degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical subject

Job description

Project Commissioning Engineer

Full-time Competitive salary and bonus

We're looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer for a Fixed Term Contract 12 months to support the setup and handover of a brand-new facility for high-hazard manufacturing. This is a hands-on role within a tight-knit engineering team, focused on preparing, commissioning, and supporting the safe operation of a unique, safety-critical process.

You'll be involved from pre-commissioning right through to live trials, working closely with process engineers, operators, external specialists, and safety teams. Key tasks include developing commissioning plans, operating procedures, and risk assessments, followed by leading commissioning activities, both inert and live. It's a role that will suit someone who's thorough, safety-focused, and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.

What you'll need

• Background in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering
• Experience in commissioning new plant, equipment, or process systems
• Solid understanding of HSE principles and risk management
• Skilled in root cause analysis, engineering documentation, and process improvement
• Degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical subject
• NEBOSH knowledge would be a bonus

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and bonus at contract end
• Pension, healthcare and employee discounts
• Flexible working arrangements - can be discussed
• The chance to work on something genuinely different in a specialist environment

If you enjoy project-based work and want to be part of a facility launch with real impact, we'd like to hear from you.