Commissioning Engineer - Air Conditioning

Commissioning Engineer – Air Conditioning

Location:

Nationwide (stay away 3‑4 nights a month, commissioning‑only role). Write reports from home; occasional office visits. Offices in Wigan and London.

Immediate start for the right person – due to retirement after 16 years with the company.

Salary: £35,000 to £55,000 plus package and benefits (DOE).

Permanent, full‑time role offering long‑term security, excellent benefits and autonomy within a well‑established air‑conditioning technical support environment.

Up Front Recruitment is recruiting a Commissioning Engineer to join a long‑established air‑conditioning specialist, providing commissioning and technical support services across the UK.

This role focuses purely on commissioning and technical support – no installation responsibilities. The position replaces a long‑serving employee retiring after 16 years, offering genuine stability and longevity.

• Salary £35,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Annual bonus circa £2,000.
• Car allowance circa £4,000 plus mileage at 40 ppm.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in service cover £100,000.
• Laptop, mobile phone and expenses provided.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Long‑term role within a stable, close‑knit team.

• Commissioning air conditioning and heat pump systems nationwide.
• Working with VRF, chillers, split systems and control systems.
• Attending site for commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Providing technical support to contractors and consultants.
• Liaising with manufacturers and attending training courses.
• Completing commissioning documentation and site reports.
• Writing reports remotely from home when required.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays, fully expensed.
• Periodic office attendance to meet and collaborate with the team.

• Experience commissioning air conditioning or HVAC systems.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC equipment and controls.
• Comfortable working independently on live sites.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• IT literate with Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and stay away 3–4 nights per month.

This Commissioning Engineer position suits someone looking for autonomy, technical challenge and long‑term security within a supportive and professional environment.

To apply or discuss this Commissioning Engineer opportunity confidentially, contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment.

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