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

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

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

• £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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