Job Description 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 garyeci You have been sent thi s vacancy list by EC&I Partners. By clicking “accept”, we will call you to discuss your current circumstances and process your application. If you choose to “reject”, please add a comment to help us understand why the role isn ’ t for you. If you would like to talk to one of our consultants before making a decision, our phone number is 0151 278 0029. Please note our office hours are 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.