Commissioning Engineer

Talentmark are recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join a multinational, multi-industry company on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully home-based with occasional trips to the clients sites in…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £53.22 – £70.66/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 19 August 2026

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About this contract

Talentmark are recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join a multinational, multi-industry company on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully home-based with occasional trips to the clients sites in Yorkshire and Scotland. 
 
The Company:
Our client is a multinational company in a range of industries including renewable energy and healthcare products.
 
Salary:
This role has been assessed as outside IR35.
£51.28 per hour PAYE or £68.12 per hour via Umbrella or Limited Company.
Commissioning Engineer Role:

Develop and ensure adherence to a detailed commissioning schedule and plan.
Plan, prepare and coordinate pre-commissioning/commissioning/start-up activities leading to project completion.
Perform and oversee National Grid testing procedures.
Coordinate all commissioning and testing activities across site teams.
Lead and align, contractors, site teams, and stakeholders on-site.
Execution and follow-up of testing activities for 400 kV HVDC switchgear. 
Your Background:

Hold a relevant degree in Engineering or have equivalent working experience.
Must-have: TP141A Certification (National Grid authorisation)
Experience managing site teams and contractors
Experience in the execution and follow-up of testing activities for 400 kV switchgear 
Proven ability to maintain safety, quality, and compliance standards throughout commissioning and grid code requirementsApply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. 

Please note: 
This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
 
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