Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer in NE England. The role involves ensuring the delivery of control systems across project sites, with a focus on Siemens technology. Competitive salary up to £65,000, car allowance, and significant travel are offered. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with heavy industrial systems and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Car Allowance: £250 per month

30 days + 8 bank holidays

10% Site Enhancements

Daily allowance when on project site

Overtime widely available

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Siemens TIA Portal.
• Relevant experience in the commissioning of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery on control systems across project sites.
• Develop and improve commissioning processes.
• Act as a technical bridge between design, construction, and operation.

Skills

Proficient in Siemens Control Systems (program, commission, test, configure, etc.)

Experience with Siemens TIA Portal

Eplan experience or using something similar

Experience working in regulated and/or heavy industrial industries

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Travel Allowance + Overtime - NE England (With site travel)

The Situation

A specialised global engineering firm that supplies industrial and heavy engineering industries is looking to expand its UK engineering capabilities.

Due to continued growth and project demands, they require a Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) to deliver their expertise on powerups, testing, configuring, programming & more.

This role will be well suited to those with strong experience working with Siemens TIA Portal.

The Role

The Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the delivery on control systems across various project sites. You will play a key role in developing and improving commissioning processes and be the go‑to person in the team for all relevant activities.

You will ensure that complex systems and equipment are correctly installed, tested, and fully operational before being handed over for use, acting as a technical bridge between design, construction, and operation. In short, you will act as the final gatekeeper of quality and safety on their projects, ensuring the lifting systems can and will operate safely.

Location & Travel Requirements

This role will be project‑site based c.80% of the time. Most suitable locations are:

• West Midlands
• NE of England (North Yorkshire)

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum
• Car Allowance: £250 per month
• Holidays: 30 days + 8 bank holidays
• 10% Site Enhancements
• Daily allowance when on project site
• Overtime – widely available

Essential Criteria

• Proficient in Siemens Control Systems (program, commission, test, configure, etc.)
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal
• Eplan experience or using something similar
• Experience working in regulated and/or heavy industrial industries

Desirable Experience

• Good mechanical engineering / hydraulics knowledge
• Hydraulic schematic or fault‑finding experience

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on‑going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.