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Senior Engineer - Human Factors

Posted 1 day ago by FBI &TMT


Key ResponsibilitiesApply Human Factors (HF) expertise across warship design, balancing competing technical requirements...

  • Rate £81 per hour
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol (BS1)

Lead Data Engineers - Outside IR35 - Remote - UK

Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment


The OpportunityWe're supporting a a major household brand supporting their loyalty and rewards arm of the organisation.T...

  • Rate £800 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Data Integration Engineers (Datastage & Azure Data Factory)

Posted 1 day ago by Reed Technology


ResponsibilitiesYou'll be involved in a variety of high-profile integration projects, including:Building and enhancing d...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Salesforce Engineer / Administrator - South West

Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment


Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and enhance solutions within Salesforce Service CloudBuild and maintain Salesforce Flows and...

  • Rate £500 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location South West; Bristol; Swindon; Plymouth; Cornwall; Bath; Exeter; Bournemouth; Devon; Gloucester; Salisbury

SailPoint Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Fruition Group


Job Title: SailPoint EngineerContract: 6 Month Contract - Outside IR35Location: UK - RemoteDescriptionFruition is workin...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Remote
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

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Controls Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Oscar Associates (UK) Limited


Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and modify PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal.Carry out Factory Acceptanc...

  • Rate £60 per hour
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham

Maintenance Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Jobserve


Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on production equipment.Diagno...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Bristol, Gloucestershire

Systems Verification Engineer - Bradley Stoke, Bristol (BS34), BS34 7QW

Posted 1 day ago by Guidant Global


What you'll be doingWorking within the certification team to capture and review evidence, run technical investigations,...

  • Rate £70 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bradley Stoke, Bristol (BS34), BS34 7QW

Systems Engineer - V&V Certification - Filton, Bristol (BS34), BS34 7QS

Posted 1 day ago by Certain Advantage


Job DescriptionWorld Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Engineer – V...

  • Rate £70 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Filton, Bristol (BS34), BS34 7QS

Counter-UAS Engineering Lead Associate Contractor

Posted 1 day ago by Infinity Systems Engineering LTD


Counter-UAS Engineering Lead Associate ContractorLocation: Hybrid expected 2 days per week at Abbey Wood, BristolRate: £...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, Somerset

Engineering Manager

Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment


The OpportunityWe're supporting a leading financial services organisation undertaking a major pricing transformation pro...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, Somerset

Principal Supportability Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Morson Edge


Principal Supportability Engineer (Level 6)Location: Bristol (predominantly onsite, approximately 90% of the time)Durati...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Bristol, Somerset

Systems Engineer – V&V Certification

Posted 1 day ago by Certain Advantage


Job DescriptionWorld Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Systems Engineer – V...

  • Rate £70 per hour
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, UK

Quality Assurance Engineer - SC cleared

Posted 2 days ago by Evodia Limited


Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to make a significant impact within the Defence and Aerosp...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, Somerset

AJAX Integrate Engineering Manager - SC cleared

Posted 2 days ago by Evodia Limited


Are you an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in Defence programmes and integration?Our client, a...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, Somerset, UK

Engineering Manager

Posted 2 days ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc


The OpportunityWe're supporting a leading financial services organisation undertaking a major pricing transformation pro...

  • Rate £700 per day
  • Category Outside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, UK

Maintenance Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by Gap Technical Ltd


Maintenance Engineer Bristol Areagap technical are seeking a dependable and experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Bristol, Somerset, UK

AJAX In-Service Engineering Manager - SC cleared

Posted 4 days ago by Evodia Limited


Are you a seasoned engineering leader looking to make a tangible difference within a high-profile Defence project?Evodia...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Undetermined
  • Location Bristol, Somerset, UK

Senior Design Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd


Belcan Engineering Services is hiring on an Inside IR35 basis - 12 month Contract.Catia V5 Design - Hybrid working - Fil...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Inside
  • Work type Hybrid
  • Location Bristol, Somerset, UK

Software Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by Certain Advantage


World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 3x Software Engineer subcontractor on...

  • Rate Negotiable
  • Category Undetermined
  • Work type Onsite
  • Location Bristol, Somerset, UK

About Our Commissioning Engineer Contract Roles in Bristol

What does a commissioning engineer contractor do?

Commissioning Engineer contractors are engaged to oversee and execute the systematic testing, verification, and handover of engineering systems, plant, and equipment, ensuring that installations perform to their design specification before being handed over to the client or operations team. The work spans pre-commissioning activities such as punch list management and documentation review, functional testing of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, performance testing and optimisation, and the preparation of handover documentation. Commissioning Engineers are used across a broad range of sectors including oil and gas, power generation, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, water treatment, HVAC, and building services, wherever complex engineering systems require systematic verification before they enter service.

Clients expect Commissioning Engineer contractors to bring depend heavily on the sector and system type. Mechanical Commissioning Engineers need a strong understanding of fluid systems, rotating equipment, and process instrumentation. Electrical Commissioning Engineers require expertise in HV and LV electrical systems, switchgear, protection relay testing, and cable testing. For process plant and facilities, experience with loop checking, functional safety testing to IEC 61511, and DCS or PLC system commissioning is standard across the market. Across all disciplines, the ability to manage commissioning programmes, coordinate multi-discipline teams and subcontractors, and maintain rigorous documentation standards is as important as hands-on technical skill.

What is the market like for commissioning engineer contractors?

Commissioning Engineer contracting is a specialist market tied closely to the capital investment cycle in the sectors that use engineered plant and infrastructure. Oil and gas, offshore wind, nuclear new build, and large pharmaceutical facility construction are among the most active sources of commissioning contract work in the UK. The energy transition is generating new commissioning demand in offshore wind, battery storage, and hydrogen projects, creating opportunities for engineers who can adapt their commissioning expertise to new technologies. Compensation reflects the specialist and often safety-critical nature of the work, with experienced Commissioning Engineers on major projects commanding day rates at the upper end of the engineering contractor market.

What is the contracting market like in Bristol?

Aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering distinguish Bristol from other cities of comparable size. Major employers in the north fringe and surrounding area generate consistent requirements for systems engineering, safety-critical software, and security-cleared contractors, while the Temple Quarter and harbour area house a thriving technology and digital scene producing roles in product, design, data, and full stack development. Financial services and insurance employers add further breadth. This combination of engineering heritage and a vibrant digital economy gives the city unusual variety in its contracting opportunities. Defence and aerospace roles requiring security clearance command rates that rival the capital, while the broader technology and change market offers strong opportunity at a noticeably lower cost of living.

How much do commissioning engineer contractors usually earn in Bristol?

Contract rates for commissioning engineer roles in Bristol typically range from £350 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.

How many commissioning engineer vacancies in Bristol are there on Quality Contracts?

Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 commissioning engineer contract roles across the site, with Bristol showing consistent demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.