Commissioning Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by Escape Recruitment Services
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Commissioning Engineer role is a full-time position focused on supporting the setup and handover of a new high-hazard manufacturing facility for a fixed term of 12 months. The engineer will work closely with a tight-knit team to prepare, commission, and ensure the safe operation of a safety-critical process, engaging with various stakeholders throughout the commissioning phases. The position requires a thorough and safety-focused individual with a background in engineering and experience in commissioning. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to work on a unique project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing commissioning plans, operating procedures, and risk assessments.
- Leading commissioning activities, both inert and live.
- Collaborating with process engineers, operators, external specialists, and safety teams.
- Involvement from pre-commissioning through to live trials.
Key Skills:
- Background in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
- Experience in commissioning new plant, equipment, or process systems.
- Solid understanding of HSE principles and risk management.
- Skilled in root cause analysis, engineering documentation, and process improvement.
- Degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical subject.
- NEBOSH knowledge would be a bonus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Kilmarnock
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Project Commissioning Engineer
Full-time | Competitive salary and bonus
We’re looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer for a Fixed Term Contract 12 months to support the setup and handover of a brand-new facility for high-hazard manufacturing. This is a hands-on role within a tight-knit engineering team, focused on preparing, commissioning, and supporting the safe operation of a unique, safety-critical process. You’ll be involved from pre-commissioning right through to live trials, working closely with process engineers, operators, external specialists, and safety teams.
Key tasks include developing commissioning plans, operating procedures, and risk assessments, followed by leading commissioning activities, both inert and live. It’s a role that will suit someone who’s thorough, safety-focused, and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
What you'll need
- Background in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering
- Experience in commissioning new plant, equipment, or process systems
- Solid understanding of HSE principles and risk management
- Skilled in root cause analysis, engineering documentation, and process improvement
- Degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical subject
- NEBOSH knowledge would be a bonus
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary and bonus at contract end
- Pension, healthcare and employee discounts
- Flexible working arrangements – can be discussed
- The chance to work on something genuinely different in a specialist environment
If you enjoy project-based work and want to be part of a facility launch with real impact, we’d like to hear from you.