Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical in Glasgow. Responsibilities include testing mechanical systems and ensuring safe operations across the ship platform. The ideal candidate will have HNC qualifications and experience in commissioning. This role offers a competitive salary up to £46,000 and numerous employee benefits, including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• HNC qualified or extensive experience in a commissioning role.
• Proven experience of testing and commissioning complex mechanical systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of HVAC systems and ship hotel services.

Responsibilities

• Setting to work of mechanical marine systems across the ship platform.
• Acting as a Mechanical Authorised Person responsible for safe systems of work.
• Writing technical documentation to support set to work and trials.

Skills

Testing and commissioning of complex mechanical systems

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Ability to gain Seafarers Medical Certificate

Education

HNC in a technology, engineering or science-related discipline

HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

Location

Scotstoun, Glasgow

Salary

Up to £46,000 depending on qualifications and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Setting to work of mechanical marine systems and equipment, across the whole ship platform to include Power and Propulsion, HVAC and Hotel, Fixed Fire Fighting, Hull & Deck, the ship's machinery, and piping systems
• Acting as a Mechanical Authorised Person responsible for safe systems of work for platform systems to include isolations, permits, and safe progressive energisation of systems
• Carrying out audits and inspections of mechanical ship systems for handover to Commissioning, along with liaising with ship Operations and Design teams
• Writing technical documentation to support set to work and trials such as test forms, minor trials documentation, sea trials serials, and risk assessments
• Co‑ordinating equipment manufacturers' representatives, client, and acceptance bodies to successfully demonstrate acceptance of ship systems
• Using and analysing technical drawings and manuals to fault‑find ship systems, and liaising with design teams to resolve issues

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• HNC qualified in a technology, engineering or science‑related discipline or extensive experience in a commissioning role
• Proven experience of testing and commissioning of complex mechanical systems
• Demonstrable knowledge of HVAC systems and ship hotel services
• Ability to gain a Seafarers Medical Certificate

Desirable:

• HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with professional registration with the Engineering Council
• Experience in mechanical marine systems
• Background in Building Services Engineering

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Commissioning Engineering team:

Join a large, growing team where you report directly to the Senior Commissioning Team Lead. In this dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you'll collaborate with key stakeholders from around the globe, attending Equipment Acceptance events that are crucial to our operations within the Type 26 programme. This role not only allows you to develop your marine engineering skills through comprehensive internal and external training but also opens up numerous career progression opportunities.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Closing Date:

25th November 2025 - Interviews for this position will take place week commencing 17th November.

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