Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer (BBBH
28683) Stone, England

Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join their Energy division, based from Stone with regular travel to UK client sites. This is a hands‑on role focused on the testing and commissioning of electrical automation and control systems, ranging from system upgrades to full turnkey installations.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring systems are tested, validated, and ready for operation, working closely with engineering and site teams.

• Carrying out site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning activities
• Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Supervising installation work on client sites
• Ensuring all work meets technical and safety standards
• Producing and managing commissioning documentation and test records
• Marking up drawings and schematics with site changes
• Developing and reviewing test and commissioning procedures
• Deploying and verifying configuration files (PLC, SCADA, RTU, IEDs, networks)
• Supporting site preparation, materials and equipment setup
• Managing commissioning tools, spares and test equipment
• Carrying out fault finding and resolving system issues
• Managing LOTO and safe isolation procedures on site

• Background in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• Experience in test and commissioning of electrical/control systems
• Strong fault‑finding skills on electrical and electronic systems
• Understanding of SCADA, PLCs and substation control systems
• Knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet, fibre, serial systems)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Understanding of electrical safety and LOTO procedures
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• 18th Edition (BS7671) and C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Experience on National Grid substations
• Knowledge of substation secondary systems
• Experience writing test and commissioning documentation

• Technically strong with a hands‑on approach
• Analytical and methodical in problem solving
• A clear communicator with site teams and clients
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexible with travel and site‑based work

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support towards professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees