Commissioning Engineer in Plymouth

Job Description

Commissioning Engineer

Plymouth (Hybrid)

My client is seeking a hands‑on Commissioning Engineer with strong technical expertise to support delivery across complex engineering projects within a high-spec, cleanroom‑based manufacturing environment.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a solid commissioning background who is looking to develop into a managerial position over time. The focus is on practical system commissioning, integration, and technical problem‑solving, ensuring systems are fully tested, optimised, and ready for handover in a controlled production setting.

You will play a key role in the final stages of project delivery, working closely with engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless system start‑up and transition to operations.

• Carry out and support hands‑on commissioning activities across HVAC systems, cleanroom environments, utilities, and process systems
• Execute commissioning plans, including system testing, fault finding, and optimisation
• Support system integration and performance testing to ensure operational readiness
• Act as a technical problem solver, identifying and resolving issues during commissioning and start‑up phases
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, automation, construction, and validation
• Assist in the development and completion of commissioning documentation (procedures, test scripts, reports)
• Support the transition of systems from construction through to commissioning and final handover
• Contribute to coordination of commissioning activities and timelines, with exposure to project delivery responsibilities
• Interface with automation and control systems (BMS, PLC, SCADA) during commissioning activities
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards, particularly within regulated or controlled environments

• Proven experience in a Commissioning Engineer / C&I / HVAC commissioning role within cleanroom or controlled environments
• Strong hands‑on commissioning capability ideally someone who understands how to commission systems end‑to‑end
• Experience working within pharmaceutical or similar regulated environments (clean air tech, life sciences, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, clean rooms, and utilities (e.g. black utilities, process gases)
• Exposure to automation systems (BMS, PLC, SCADA) is advantageous
• Experience contributing to commissioning documentation and technical reporting
• Strong technical problem‑solving ability during system start‑up and integration
• Motivated to develop into a leadership/managerial role over time
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills