Commissioning Engineer Contract Jobs in London
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Software Engineer - Kotlin & Coroutines, OUTSIDE IR35, REMOTE
Posted Today by Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd
Senior Software Engineer - Kotlin & Coroutines. £500/day LTD CO OUTSIDE IR35. 100% REMOTE. An interest in AI (Agenti...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location London, UK
1st Line & Deskside IT Support Engineer - SOLE AGENT
Posted Today by Kieran Knight Consulting Ltd
1st Line & Deskside IT Support Engineer - SOLE AGENT12 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Fully On-Site2-4 Years Experie...
- Rate £240 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location London - central, UK
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Azure Data Platform Engineer - Azure, Synapse, SQL MI, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Terr...
Posted Today by TrinIT Talent Ltd
Azure Data Platform Engineer - Azure, Synapse, SQL MI, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, TerraformTrinIT Talent are looking for an Az...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, UK
AI Full Stack Engineer - London
Posted 1 day ago by Randstad Digital
The OpportunityIn this role, you will focus on building production-grade Agentic AI platform architectures.Working withi...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Trade Floor Support Engineer - City of London (EC1)
Posted 1 day ago by Networking People (UK) Limited
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide on-site and remote IT support for front-office trading floor users.Troubleshoot and resolve...
- Rate £305 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London (EC1)
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
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About Our Commissioning Engineer Contract Roles in London
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 London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do commissioning engineer contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for commissioning engineer roles in London typically range from £385 to £770 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many commissioning engineer vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 commissioning engineer contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to June 2026.