Commissioning Engineer Remote

Astute’s Power Team is working alongside one of the UK’s leading specialists in standby power, UPS and CHP systems, a well-established and financially secure business with over 40 years’ experience, to recruit a Commissioning Engineer for a remote position with occasional UK wide travel (6-8 days per month).

The Commissioning Engineer – Projects role comes with a salary of £42,000-£52,000 depending on experience, paid overtime, company vehicle, bonus scheme, and long-term development opportunities within a stable, family-owned organisation.

If you’re a Generator Commissioning Engineer looking to work for a company that values technical excellence, ethical standards, and long-term career progression, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Lead the testing and commissioning of generator systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and client requirements
• Act as the lead commissioning engineer on site, managing commissioning activities through to completion
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and Project Managers during internal planning and design meetings
• Coordinate commissioning activities with external stakeholders including M&E contractors, BMS engineers, DNOs and client teams
• Manage commissioning programmes safely and in line with project schedules
• Record test results, witness final testing, and compile commissioning and handover documentation
• Deliver on-site handover training to client personnel
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and assist with installations where required
• Travel nationwide with regular overnight stays

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in generator commissioning or a similar role
• Strong practical knowledge of LV power generation and distribution systems
• Experience with ComAp and Deep Sea control systems
• Familiarity with commissioning software such as ComAp PC Suite and DSE Configuration Suite
• Experience with multi-set systems, synchronisation with mains, and G99 testing
• PLC programming experience
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Personal skills

The Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Calm and capable under pressure in live project environments
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving ability
• Confident communicating with clients and internal stakeholders
• Comfortable multitasking across multiple project stages
• Proactive, professional, and positive in approach
• Willing to be hands-on and support installations when required

Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role

• £42,000-£52,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Paid overtime
• Company vehicle
• Company mobile phone
• Bonus scheme
• Health Cashplan benefit
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term, stable employment within a growing UK business

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.