Commissioning Engineer Contract Jobs in Nottingham
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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
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
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
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Virtualisation Engineer (VMware/vSphere/Horizon)
Posted 2 days ago by Xact Placements Limited
Virtualisation Engineer (VMware/vSphere/Horizon) SC Cleared Nottingham(Inside IR35) On site 5 days Contract to 31 March...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
IT Workshop Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Lucid Support Services Ltd
IT Workshop Engineer - Nottingham -3 Month ContractAn urgent role has arisen for an IT Workshop Engineer to assist our c...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Senior Software Engineer RPG (Fxed Term Contract)
Posted 5 days ago by Microlise
The role is for a Senior RPG Software Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing on the development, maintenan...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Senior Software Engineer RPG (Fxed Term Contract)
Posted 6 days ago by Microlise
The role is for a Senior RPG Software Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing on the development, maintenan...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Senior Software Engineer RPG (Fxed Term Contract) - Eastwood, Nottingham (NG16),...
Posted 7 days ago by Microlise
The Senior Software Engineer RPG role is a hands-on technical position focused on the development, maintenance, and mode...
- Rate £45,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Eastwood, Nottingham (NG16), NG16 3AG
Virtualisation Engineer (VMware/vSphere/Horizon)
Posted 1 week ago by Xact Placements Limited
The role of Virtualisation Engineer involves working with VMware, vSphere, and Horizon technologies for a central govern...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Senior Dev Ops Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Morson Edge
The Senior DevOps Engineer will lead the design, build, and deployment of cloud-based environments while promoting DevOp...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Commissioning Engineer Contract Roles in Nottingham
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 Nottingham?
A cluster of major financial services and insurance operations gives Nottingham a reliable flow of technology, data, and transformation work that belies its relatively modest size. Two large hospital trusts and the wider East Midlands health economy add clinical informatics, programme management, and business analysis to the local mix. The pharmaceutical heritage most visibly associated with Boots and its supply chain operations supports pockets of activity in regulatory, scientific, and logistics disciplines. Nottingham's central location and strong transport links mean contractors frequently serve clients across the wider East Midlands rather than restricting themselves to a single city, and the reverse is also true: contractors based in Derby, Leicester, or further afield regularly compete for Nottingham-based roles.
How much do commissioning engineer contractors usually earn in Nottingham?
Contract rates for commissioning engineer roles in Nottingham typically range from £315 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many commissioning engineer vacancies in Nottingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 commissioning engineer contract roles across the site, with Nottingham maintaining steady activity. Data reviewed up to June 2026.