EC&I Partners
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
Job ID: 37979
Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: £35’000 to £45’000 (based on skills, training and competence) + company vehicle, call out premium and overtime OTE £55k to £60k
Hours: 40 hours per week – Core hours 10:00am to 4:00pm – (with flexibility to meet site demands)
Contract/Permanent: Permanent
Site Based/Office/Remote:This role is primarily based on client sites, with occasional attendance required at the Ellesmere Port and/or Stone offices
Benefits:
- Up to £45K base salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme + income protection
- Free eye tests, wedding vouchers, and more
- Flexible hours (core 10am-4pm) + modern approach to work-life balance
Job Overview:
The Commissioning Engineer plays a key role in supporting the safe and efficient commissioning of gas infrastructure projects. Working within a growing and collaborative commissioning team, the role involves hands-on involvement in site activities, technical problem-solving, documentation, and client support. Commissioning Engineers will require the individual to work on their own initiative to pre-FAT systems, FAT, on site commissioning and SAT, either individually or in pairs depending on projects. The role will require experience in hazardous/explosive atmospheres with a good understanding of ATEX directives. This is a development-focused role, ideal for someone looking to build a long-term engineering career in the gas sector.
Commissioning Engineer Objectives:
- Commissioning Engineers Lead and support pre-FAT, FAT, commissioning, and SAT on gas control systems
- Troubleshoot, test, and resolve technical issues on-site and remotely
- Liaise with clients, technicians, and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Support documentation, training, lessons-learned reviews, and project meetings
- Work in ATEX/hazardous environments, ensuring health & safety compliance
- Contribute to commissioning strategy, QA processes, and site safety (CDM Regs)
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out and support commissioning activities across projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and standards.
- Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and technical inspections both on-site and remotely.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project teams to execute commissioning plans and resolve technical issues.
- Accurately document progress, test results, and faults using company systems.
- Ensure commissioning complies with design specs, QA/SHE standards, CDM 2015 regulations, and H&S policies.
- Participate in project meetings, training, and lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement.
- Represent the company professionally on client sites, maintaining strong communication and safety awareness.
Essential Skills:
- Familiarity with gas odourisation, chromatography, or G35/G17 – Distinct advantage
- Minimum City & Guilds, ONC or HNC in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in commissioning or technical engineering (gas industry preferred)
- Strong understanding of C&I systems, PLCs, gas metering, and flow control loops
- Knowledge of hazardous area practices (ATEX/DSEAR)
- Familiar with electrical/mechanical drawings and process instrumentation
- Full UK driving licence & ability to travel/stay away up to 4 days/week
Essential Must Haves:
- Full UK driving license
- Ability to work away from home up to 4 days a week
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