Commissioning Engineer in Hillingdon, London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to manage commissioning stages of projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong electrical engineering knowledge. The role offers competitive compensation, paid overtime, and generous benefits, including a flexible working hours scheme.

Benefits

33 floating holidays, 2 additional days every 5 years

Paid overtime

Company performance-related bonus

Health & wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant commissioning work experience.
• Qualified to at least HND level or above in electrical or control engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the project team during commissioning stages.
• Check installation of equipment prior to testing.
• Conduct testing of a system according to documentation.

Skills

Commissioning work experience

PLC testing

Electrical engineering knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Education

HND in electrical or control engineering

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

c£70k + overtime + generous benefits

London (Hillingdon and surrounding area)

Our client has been established for more than 30 years and is renowned as a market leader in the provision of innovative and bespoke integrated systems, primarily to the transportation, airport and power infrastructure industry. As a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit a number of experienced and ambitious Commissioning Engineer professionals to complement their established and successful team of electrical and control engineers delivering end‑to‑end control system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Hillingdon‑based project team and development engineers during the commissioning stages of multiple projects and ensure a smooth handover to the customer.
• Check installation of equipment is to the correct standard prior to starting testing.
• Perform testing of a system according to the Installation and Commissioning Test document.
• Conduct PLC data input tests, including verification of operation to and from plant and field devices into PLCs.
• Set up field devices.
• Carry out site acceptance tests, fault find and correct any PLC code or wiring issues.
• Produce documentation such as RAMs, test documentation, weekly progress reports, etc.
• Attend site progress meetings, toolbox talks and provide professional representation of the business, especially during client‑facing test conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant commissioning work experience.
• Qualified to at least HND level or above in electrical or control engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Edu/EEA/Swiss passport for working in Europe.
• No criminal convictions (required for security clearances by airport authorities).

Benefits

• 33 floating holidays, 2 additional days each 5 years.
• Paid overtime.
• Company performance‑related bonus.
• Health & wellbeing benefits.
• Pension scheme.
• Anniversary celebrations and social events.
• Flexible working hours scheme.

Contact

Contact the Service Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV in confidence to for further details.