Commissioning Engineer - BES Group

Job Posted: 24 June 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: From £35,000
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Marine Mechanical and Electrical

Who we are in a nutshell. 

At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.

Strainstall delivers specialist load and structural monitoring solutions that provide real-time insight into asset performance. Their expert teams design and manufacture precision monitoring equipment to help customers manage risk, improve safety and support reliable operations. 

What will you be doing? 

 As a Commissioning Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our systems are installed, tested and delivered to the highest standard before handover to our customers.

This is a hands-on, site-based role based in Cowes, Isle of White. It will include regular UK and international travel to customer sites.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Commissioning, testing and final acceptance of monitoring systems both in-house and on site
• Configuring hardware and software, including sensors and data acquisition systems
• Calibrating and validating load, strain and structural monitoring equipment Fault-finding and resolving technical issues during commissioning
• Producing commissioning documentation, reports and handover packs Supporting installation activities alongside engineering and project teams
• Ensuring all work meets quality, safety and customer requirements
• Representing Strainstall professionally on customer sites

As part of our team, you will get: 

• Salary from £35,000 per annum depending on experience, with opportunity to earn up to £60,000
• Company Pension Scheme 
• Annual salary review 
• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays 
• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year 
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme 
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme 
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal 
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme 

To join our team, you will need:? 

• An Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent experience)
• An Electrical background
• An understanding of industrial electronics or automation
• To be comfortable and able to work at heights and in confined spaces when needed
• Good communication skills
• To be comfortable working independently

We want you to be you! 

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.   

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us.  At British Engineering Services Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple. 

What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Go for it!??Research suggests that some people tend to only?apply for roles?if they meet all?requirements. If you don't meet?every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for. 

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”.  ?We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy!  Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process. 

British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers matter most.