Senior Commissioning Engineer

FTG Limited; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cheshunt is looking for a Senior Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in smoke ventilation systems. The role includes project management, team supervision, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for excellence. The position offers competitive salary, company van, and multiple benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van & fuel card

Health benefit cash plan

Access to Rewards through Perkbox

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus payments

Life Assurance benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in smoke ventilation systems.
• Ability to wire, fix & commission Mechanical Extract Systems.
• Full clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team members and maximize their skill sets.
• Manage projects and communicate with customers effectively.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities.

Skills

Electrical installations expertise

Health and Safety knowledge

Project management skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Electrical installations or equivalent

JIB / ECS card holder

Tools

FTG company software

Mobile Elevated Work Platform

Job description

FTG Ltd Cheshunt, England, United Kingdom

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We need great engineers – Are you an ambitious, focussed and personable qualified electrician with a background in smoke ventilation engineering, looking to progress your skills in a professional and friendly environment? Are you positive about developing your skills and job role in a rapidly growing, well established business with a reputation for professionalism and excellence throughout our industry?

“It’s one of the best companies I’ve ever worked for, they really care.”

“They’re good at providing information well & always on top of what you need. If there are issues they do tackle it quickly.”

“There’s definitely a future at the company and that gives me confidence.”

Role Benefits

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
• Company van & fuel card.
• Health benefit cash plan
• Access to Rewards through Perkbox platform
• Company sick pay policy.
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Bonus payments.
• Company credit card and TradeUK card for van stock purchases.
• Stop over premium payments.
• Life Assurance benefit (aka Death in Service – 3x annual salary paid to nominated person(s) in the event of your death)

Roles & Responsibilities

• A JIB Technician or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience commissioning Mechanical Extract Systems and other smoke ventilation systems within the smoke ventilation Industry, you will be required to work with, and site supervise, members of the team with different skill levels and help those individuals maximise their own skill sets. You will always have a health and safety conscious mindset and be confident on feeding back to management any opportunities to improve.
• You will have a keen work ethic and be willing to go that extra mile for the company and the customer to get the job over the line and be able to inspire others to achieve the same high standards.
• Manage projects to ensure they are completed as per scheduled requirements.
• Communicate effectively with customers and staff at all levels and ensure that the reputation of FTG Ltd is maintained throughout.
• The majority of FTG’s work is carried out in London and the South East, but our services are often called upon all over the UK, including Wales, Scotland and even Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. As such, shared with the rest of the team, you will be willing to work all over the UK as required, including periodic stop overs and overtime.
• Responsible for carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities on smoke ventilation systems in line with contract scopes, manufacturer guidance and applicable standards.
• Responsible for using FTG company software to raise and communicate quote requirements to the office, including clear scope, asset details, diagnosis, recommended remedial actions, parts/materials and supporting photos/notes.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY AND H&S POWERS

• Commissioning changes: authorised to implement and adjust commissioning parameters and sequence of operations on the work in hand where required to achieve compliance with the design intent, statutory requirements and recognised standards. Any material deviation from specification is to be recorded and reported to the FTG Project/Contracts Manager and, where relevant, the client for approval.
• Stop works: authorised to stop works under your control when unsafe conditions, non-conformances, design conflicts or quality issues are identified that could compromise safety, compliance or system performance. Works may resume once the issue is rectified or an agreed mitigation is in place.
• Right to refuse unsafe work: empowered to refuse to carry out any task where health and safety may be compromised, and to instruct team members accordingly, pending risk control measures or a revised safe system of work.
• Reporting and records: required to document commissioning changes and any stop-work/refusal decisions in company systems, notify the FTG Project/Contracts Manager promptly, and brief affected parties on next steps.

MAIN DUTIES

• To be able to wire, fix & commission Mechanical Extract Systems.
• To ensure Mechanical Extract Systems are able to be fully operated on every condition listed on the commissioning report to eliminate the possibility of failure to comply.
• To have a clear understanding of all the legislation & British Standards that apply to the industry.
• To ensure that all work by yourself and others complies with latest standards and guidance.
• To be able to wire, fix & commission a wide range of smoke ventilation products from a range of manufacturers.
• To be able to manage large or small installations and ensure that the team you are working with are working to the correct design and standards as per the drawings provided.
• To be able to communicate with other trades to ensure smooth completion of a project.
• To ensure the company vehicle, should you be provided with one, is kept clean and tidy, checked regularly as per company policy, and the office advised.
• To exercise your delegated authority to make commissioning changes, stop works, or refuse unsafe work when required, and to record and elevate such actions in line with FTG procedures.
• Any other reasonable requests from FTG management.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Not all of these are essential but would be advantageous, please get in touch if you are unsure if your qualifications or experience would qualify you for this role. Driving licence, experience and academic qualifications are essential, and you must be able to evidence this.

• NVQ Electrical installations or equivalent
• SSSTS or Higher
• JIB / ECS card holder
• Rooftop Safety/Work Restraint training (i.e. SpanSet).
• Pasma (Towers)
• IPAF (Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b))
• Working knowledge of ADB; BS EN 12101; BS 9999; BS 9991 & BS 7346 pt 8
• Working knowledge of multiple manufacturers equipment e.g Colt, SCS, FDS & SE Controls
• Current, full clean driving licence

Senior Commissioning Engineer