Gemma Harfield

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.   Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role As the Commissioning Engineer, you will be:  

• 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

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Background in Electrical Engineering or 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

Desirable:

• 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

  Personal Skills The Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• 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

Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role

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

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