Commissioning Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

At Securitas Technology, we’re searching for a proactive Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning phase of security installations within the Installation Department. If you’re ambitious and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is a great chance to develop your skills and progress your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking team. This role will cover the North East, North West of England and Scotland.

What you will be doing...

• Lead and direct all commissioning activity for a project, including the lead staff position responsible for and directing all commissioning activities at the site.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure all commissioning activities are integrated into the overall project timeline.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other commissioning team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Interface with various stakeholders including Project Managers, Field Engineering, and Installation Engineers to provide subject‑matter expert advice and leadership regarding commissioning and start‑up.
• Oversee the commissioning process, including the testing, validation, and documentation of all systems and equipment.
• Provide 3rd Line Technical Support to the installation department (and service where applicable).
• Responsible for the commissioning and start‑up on all major, and/or complex systems, in a controlled sequence and to the project specifications.
• Maintain NSI installation standards, compliance and quality in the field, identify errors/faults, and provide guidance on rectification, and where possible provide one‑on‑one field training.
• Identify and resolve any issues or challenges that arise during the commissioning process, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare systems for final inspection and hand over to Operations Team after commissioning procedures are complete.
• Support system handover and client acceptance.
• Report to the installation owner (Project Manager, Installation Manager) on issues regarding commissioning, start‑up, schedule, and progress.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure a smooth transition from commissioning to full operational status.
• Support on‑site surveys and site installation meetings.
• Observe the highest standard of Health and Safety and act in accordance with regulations at all times.
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures, identifying areas of risk and reporting any faults to the appropriate department.
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the business, consistently providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

What you will need...

• Technical experience working on high‑end integrated security systems in high‑pressure environments across all major disciplines: CCTV, Access, Intruder, and preferably Fire and Communications.
• Proactive response to all situations; ability to work alone and think on your feet.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• At least 8 years’ experience in installing/commissioning security products.
• A strong commercial focus to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to agreed quality standards.
• Experience of project delivery and planning to anticipate future requirements and to mitigate risk.
• Sound knowledge of IP technology and networks.
• Problem solving complex electronic security installations.
• Exceptional time management and planning skills.