Commissioning Engineer Contract Jobs in Cambridge
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Contract RF Design Engineer - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25
Posted 5 days ago by Redline Group Ltd
The role of Contract RF Design Engineer involves designing, developing, simulating, and testing low frequency RF circuit...
- Rate £80 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25
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Mechanical Engineering Expert - AI Content Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by Alignerr
The Mechanical Engineering Expert — AI Content Specialist role involves collaborating with leading AI research labs to d...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Lift Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by STANNAH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Stannah is seeking qualified Lift Engineers to join their team, offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000 based on...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location East Anglia; Peterborough; Norwich; Cambridge; Ipswich; Norfolk; Suffolk; Bury St. Edmunds; Cambridgeshire; Lowestoft; Great Yarmouth
Head of Software Engineering (EW)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Leonardo UK Ltd
The Head of Software Engineering for the Electronic Warfare line of business at Leonardo UK is responsible for leading a...
- Rate £117,058 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location East Anglia; Peterborough; Norwich; Cambridge; Ipswich; Norfolk; Suffolk; Bury St. Edmunds; Cambridgeshire; Lowestoft; Great Yarmouth
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About Our Commissioning Engineer Contract Roles in Cambridge
What does a commissioning engineer contractor do?
Commissioning Engineer contractors are engaged to oversee and execute the systematic testing, verification, and handover of engineering systems, plant, and equipment, ensuring that installations perform to their design specification before being handed over to the client or operations team. The work spans pre-commissioning activities such as punch list management and documentation review, functional testing of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, performance testing and optimisation, and the preparation of handover documentation. Commissioning Engineers are used across a broad range of sectors including oil and gas, power generation, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, water treatment, HVAC, and building services, wherever complex engineering systems require systematic verification before they enter service.
Clients expect Commissioning Engineer contractors to bring depend heavily on the sector and system type. Mechanical Commissioning Engineers need a strong understanding of fluid systems, rotating equipment, and process instrumentation. Electrical Commissioning Engineers require expertise in HV and LV electrical systems, switchgear, protection relay testing, and cable testing. For process plant and facilities, experience with loop checking, functional safety testing to IEC 61511, and DCS or PLC system commissioning is standard across the market. Across all disciplines, the ability to manage commissioning programmes, coordinate multi-discipline teams and subcontractors, and maintain rigorous documentation standards is as important as hands-on technical skill.
What is the market like for commissioning engineer contractors?
Commissioning Engineer contracting is a specialist market tied closely to the capital investment cycle in the sectors that use engineered plant and infrastructure. Oil and gas, offshore wind, nuclear new build, and large pharmaceutical facility construction are among the most active sources of commissioning contract work in the UK. The energy transition is generating new commissioning demand in offshore wind, battery storage, and hydrogen projects, creating opportunities for engineers who can adapt their commissioning expertise to new technologies. Compensation reflects the specialist and often safety-critical nature of the work, with experienced Commissioning Engineers on major projects commanding day rates at the upper end of the engineering contractor market.
What is the contracting market like in Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
How much do commissioning engineer contractors usually earn in Cambridge?
Contract rates for commissioning engineer roles in Cambridge typically range from £368 to £735 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many commissioning engineer vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 commissioning engineer contract roles across the site, with Cambridge maintaining consistent volume. Data reviewed up to June 2026.