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Project Commissioning Engineer

Contract
Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire
Negotiable
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical
MA/83053
03.07.2025

Maxine Allison

Recruitment Resourcer
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical

Description

Project Commissioning Engineer
Full-time | Competitive salary and bonus

We're looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer Fixed Term Contract 12 months to support the setup and handover of a brand-new facility for high-hazard manufacturing. This is a hands-on role within a tight-knit engineering team, focused on preparing, commissioning, and supporting the safe operation of a unique, safety-critical process.

You'll be involved from pre-commissioning right through to live trials, working closely with process engineers, operators, external specialists, and safety teams. Key tasks include developing commissioning plans, operating procedures, and risk assessments, followed by leading commissioning activities, both inert and live. It's a role that will suit someone who's thorough, safety-focused, and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.

What you'll need

  • Background in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering
  • Experience in commissioning new plant, equipment, or process systems
  • Solid understanding of HSE principles and risk management
  • Skilled in root cause analysis, engineering documentation, and process improvement
  • Degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical subject
  • NEBOSH knowledge would be a bonus

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus at contract end
  • Pension, healthcare and employee discounts
  • Flexible working arrangements - can be discussed
  • The chance to work on something genuinely different in a specialist environment

If you enjoy project-based work and want to be part of a facility launch with real impact, we'd like to hear from you.