Project Commissioning Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Commissioning Engineer to own the commissioning phase of complex automation and machinery projects, from production handover through FAT and SAT. You will coordinate with Mechanical, Production, Software and Project Management teams to deliver safe, on-time results.

This full-time role requires strong planning, cross-functional leadership, and customer-facing communication to manage resources, risks, and budget while ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven commissioning experience in automation or industrial systems.
• Strong FAT and SAT knowledge.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage commissioning activities from production handover to final customer acceptance.
• Ensure FAT and SAT are completed on time and to specification.
• Develop commissioning schedules and resource plans.
• Coordinate activities across Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Software teams.
• Maintain safety and complete risk assessments.
• Act as customer contact during commissioning and secure SAT sign-off.
• Communicate progress, risks, and actions to stakeholders.

Skills

Commissioning engineering

Project leadership

Customer-facing communication

Planning & scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Technical documentation reading

ISO 9001 knowledge

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Location: On site / Tadcaster LS24 9SG, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Build
Salary: Negotiable salary

Project Commissioning Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Commissioning Engineer to take ownership of the commissioning phase of complex automation and machinery projects. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering commissioning activities from production handover through to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.

Working closely with Mechanical, Production, Software, and Project Management teams, you will drive commissioning activities to successful completion while managing resources, resolving issues, and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a full time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all commissioning activities from production handover to final customer acceptance.
• Ensure machines meet specifications and successfully pass FAT and SAT on time and first time.
• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, resource plans, and progress reports.
• Lead daily commissioning reviews, proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact delivery.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Software teams to ensure commissioning requirements are considered throughout the project.
• Coordinate commissioning activities at customer sites, including logistics, technical support, and resource allocation.
• Manage commissioning budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery without compromising quality.
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure relevant risk assessments are completed.
• Act as a key customer contact during commissioning, managing expectations and securing final SAT sign-off.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and actions to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills & Experience

• Proven commissioning engineering experience within automation, manufacturing, special purpose machinery, or industrial systems.
• Strong understanding of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Experience leading commissioning projects and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent project planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive actions through to completion.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and software engineering documentation.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project planning tools.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
• Experience commissioning automation or industrial machinery systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, HMI software, and automation platforms.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and relevant health and safety regulations.
• Experience working across multiple sites or international projects.
• Familiarity with risk management and commissioning software tools.

What Success Looks Like

• FAT completed successfully and on schedule.
• SAT achieved with timely customer sign-off.
• Commissioning projects delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Effective utilisation of commissioning resources.
• Strong collaboration across engineering and project teams.
• High levels of customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.