Freelance PCS7 Commissioning Engineer

Optimus Search; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks an experienced PCS7 Commissioning Engineer for a freelance position based in Liverpool. This 6-month assignment includes an initial 2-week onboarding in Amsterdam. Candidates will commission a Siemens PCS7 installation, analyze existing configurations, and update documentation. Applicants must be UK-registered freelancers and do not require visa sponsorship. This role demands hands-on skills and collaborative onsite work. Ready to dive in? Send your CV today.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Siemens PCS7 commissioning (non-negotiable).
• Knowledge of electrical systems and basic instrumentation (e.g., valves, I/O).
• Experience in industrial commissioning environments.
• Accurate documentation and validation skills.

Responsibilities

• Commission a new Siemens PCS7‑based installation.
• Analyse current PCS7 software configuration and system setup.
• Validate, update, and align customer documentation.
• Investigate and assess an existing legacy installation near the new site.
• Transfer insights and lessons learned from the old site into the new project.
• Collaborate closely with the client onsite to support commissioning.

Skills

Experience with Siemens PCS7 commissioning

Knowledge of electrical systems

Experience in industrial commissioning environments

Accurate documentation skills

Job description

PCS7 Commissioning Engineer (Freelance)

Function: PCS7 Commissioning Engineer

Type: Freelance

Location: Liverpool (with 2-week onboarding in Amsterdam area)

Work Setup: ~100% onsite in Liverpool

Duration: 6 Months (January – Mid-March), with extension possibility

Start Date: January

No Visa Sponsorship Available – UK Freelancers Only!

About the role

We are looking for an experienced PCS7 Commissioning Engineer for a 6‑month freelance assignment based in Liverpool, with an initial 2‑week onboarding in Amsterdam. You will support the commissioning of a new PCS7 installation while also reviewing and analysing an existing legacy site located close by. The work involves hands‑on commissioning, software review, documentation validation, and translating findings from the old site into the new implementation.

Responsibilities

• Commission a new Siemens PCS7‑based installation
• Analyse current PCS7 software configuration and system setup
• Validate, update, and align customer documentation
• Investigate and assess an existing legacy installation ~200 m from the new site
• Transfer insights and lessons learned from the old site into the new project
• Collaborate closely with the client onsite to support commissioning success

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Siemens PCS7 commissioning (non‑negotiable)
• Knowledge of electrical systems and basic instrumentation (e.g., valves, I/O)
• Experience in industrial commissioning environments
• Accurate documentation and validation skills

IMPORTANT

The client will only consider candidates who:

• Are registered freelancers within the UK, and
• Do not require visa sponsorship

Interested?

Are you a driven PCS7 Commissioning Engineer ready to contribute to a high‑impact industrial project? Send your CV today — interviews are one stage only, and the end customer aims to close the process this week.