Sterling Cross Ltd

Commissioning Engineer - Lighting Control Systems


Commissioning Engineer – Lighting Control Systems (Field-Based)
Field-based, on-site
£43,000 to £45,000 p.a.

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35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
One Saturday per month, with occasional out-of-hours work as required

Benefits:


  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • Healthcare plan, life insurance and pension fund
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • Career progression within technical project delivery and commissioning

Role Overview


  • Exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Engineer to work on the delivery, configuration, and support of intelligent lighting control systems
  • Hands-on role involving on-site commissioning, client training, and technical support across commercial and industrial projects
  • Responsible for ensuring systems are installed, tested, and handed over to a high operational standard
  • Involves preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive troubleshooting, and system upgrades

Key Responsibilities


  • On-Site Commissioning & Support
  • Deliver full end-to-end commissioning of lighting control systems, including testing and client sign-off
  • Provide in-person training for clients and internal commissioning engineers
  • Perform headend installations, IP network configuration, and system diagnostics
  • Carry out routine preventative maintenance (PPM) and fault-finding
  • Offer expert technical advice and responsive aftercare support to end users
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Submit daily Site Attendance Reports (SARs) and snag reports
  • Conduct on-site and remote health checks, generating detailed reports
  • Regularly back up and update system databases to shared servers
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date site-specific documentation
  • Health & Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain valid ECS / CSCS card for site access
  • Complete ongoing H&S training including “Flick” modules
  • Uphold all safety procedures while working independently on client premises
  • Continuous Learning & Communication
  • Stay updated with new lighting technologies and system changes
  • Identify upgrade or remedial opportunities and report findings to key account managers
  • Collaborate with commissioning supervisors and sales for project coordination
  • Provide feedback to improve products, services and commissioning processes

Essential Skills & Experience


  • Experience in lighting control commissioning, testing and technical handover
  • Strong understanding of DALI protocols, relay circuits, and lighting integration
  • Skilled in IP network configuration (routers, gateways, user interfaces)
  • Comfortable with fault diagnosis, headend installation, and reactive support
  • Previous experience delivering client training and creating technical reports
  • Familiar with product lifecycle support, including RMA processing and system optimisation

Qualifications & Certifications


  • 18th Edition electrician qualification (preferred)
  • Valid ECS / CSCS card for site access (essential)
  • Formal training or background in electrical systems or lighting technology
  • Understanding of system documentation, database backups and compliance

Personal Attributes


  • Physically capable: must lift and carry up to 10kg, commute daily, and stand for extended periods
  • Analytical, methodical, and detail-focused when testing and reporting
  • Excellent communicator – confident when liaising with clients, contractors and internal teams
  • Able to work independently while also collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Flexible and proactive, with a willingness to occasionally work outside core hours

This is an ideal role for an experienced Commissioning Engineer or Electrical Systems Engineer looking to work in a dynamic, field-based role focused on lighting control systems, smart buildings, and networked installations.

Candidates with experience in DALI commissioning, PPM, and IP-based system integration will excel.

 



  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Rate: £43k - 45k per year + benefits
  • Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
  • Tel: 0000000
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  • Reference: LC/HP/11878
  • Posted: 2025-07-07 14:46:54 -

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