Role: Commissioning Project Engineer
Location: ST15 0QN with regular travel to office in CH65 4LR and client sites across the UK
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) within Core Hours
Scope
We’re seeking a Commissioning Project Engineer to act as a key interface between Project Delivery and Commissioning, ensuring seamless project transitions, preparation and validation of all systems and components prior to commissioning or FAT handover, ensuring all related test and quality documentation is complete and system quality checks have been performed prior to equipment and systems leaving the facility, in line with the company quality management system and maintaining strict safety, compliance, and environmental standards. This role requires a hands-on engineer with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent coordination abilities.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with all key project stakeholders (project managers, delivery teams, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that systems are fully installed, tested and meet all pre-commissioning requirements.
* Act as the primary liaison between the project delivery and commissioning teams, identifying gaps or delays within build completion, electrical, hazardous area and pressure testing completion, documentation completeness that could impact on commissioning commencing.
* Review and verify the completeness and accuracy of commissioning packs, as-builts, RAMS, test certificates, and operational documentation ahead of commissioning commencement.
* Participate in or oversee pre-functional testing (e.g., loop checks, pressure testing, valve sequencing) to confirm systems are operable and safe.
* Ensure realistic scheduling of commissioning works, support in resolving commissioning scheduling issues and resolving potential bottlenecks early.
* Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, internal stakeholders and teams to ensure systems are tested and validated prior to commissioning.
* Identify and troubleshoot technical or procedural issues during the pre-commissioning phase to minimize delays.
* Support quality assurance efforts and ensure that delivered systems meet company and client expectations.
* Proactively identify commissioning risks and participate in risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
* Capture lessons learned to refine delivery-to-commissioning handover processes on future projects.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HNC/HND in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, controls or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
* 3+ years of experience in project engineering, commissioning, field engineering within gas infrastructure or energy projects or a similar technical role.
* Demonstrable knowledge of control systems, experience in gas metering principles and instrumentation.
* Strong familiarity with UK gas industry codes and compliance requirements.
* Proficient in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
* Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes.
* Full Driving Licence and access to own transport.
Pay
The salary banding for this role is up to £52,000 per annum and is based on an applicant's skills, training, and competence.
Attractive benefits package including:
* 25 annual leave per year plus bank and public holidays.
* Option to buy 3 additional days annual leave.
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay after 2 years of service.
* Death in Service.
* Employer Pensions contribution.
* Access to vocational rehabilitation.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Free eye test and money off glasses.
* Long service vouchers and additional holidays.
* Option to join Sports social club for £4 a month which allows you to attend events at reduced cost or for free.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Oil and Gas and Manufacturing
#J-18808-Ljbffr