Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to carry out electrical installation and commissioning of crane products across the UK. This is a hands-on technical role supporting projects delivered on time, first time, and on budget, to the highest safety and engineering standards, while providing an excellent customer experience aligned with our customer promise.

You will work closely with installers, installation supervisors, planners, engineering teams, sales teams, and external partners to electrically install and commission both CTO (configured to order) and ETO (engineerd to order) products, supporting our business plan and driving continuous improvement across installation and commissioning operations. The role involves nationwide travel and working away from home as required by project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, OEM instructions, and commissioning documentation, identifying technical queries before work begins
• Carry out electrical installation of CTO and ETO crane products, including cabling, terminations, control panels, conductor systems, and associated electrical equipment within the agreed project scope
• Commission crane electrical and control systems in accordance with approved procedures and OEM requirements, including drives, controls, safety devices, and operational functions
• Maintain and follow Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), Risk Assessments, electrical isolation requirements, and site permit arrangements.
• Carry out and document electrical inspections, testing, and functional checks using approved procedures and suitable test equipment, recording results and escalating defects
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control-system faults.
• Coordinate electrical installation and commissioning activities with Project Management and site team, managing interfaces, reporting progress, and keeping customers informed of delays or outstanding issues
• Support planned crane testing and customer handover, complete commissioning records and outstanding-item lists, and explain equipment operation within the agreed scope
• Drive continuous improvement in electrical installation and commissioning quality, efficiency, and customer experience

Skills and Experience (Preferred)

• Practical experience in electrical installation and commissioning of cranes or comparable industrial machinery
• Experience working independently and alongside field-based installation and engineering teams on customer sites
• Good understanding of electrical safety, safe isolation, machinery safety, and the requirements applicable to crane installation and commissioning
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and OEM technical documentation
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with experience using commissioning, diagnostic, and drive-configuration software
• Effective electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of motors, variable-speed drives, control systems, and electrical testing

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical ownership, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to site work
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage at all levels and across departments
• Leads by example and remains calm and effective under pressure
• Confident in delivering both good and challenging messages
• Proactive, positive, and “can-do” attitude
• Naturally inquisitive, questioning assumptions rather than taking things at face value
• Confident in raising safety or technical concerns and escalating issues before commissioning or handover proceeds

Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent practical electrical engineering qualification and experience (essential)
• Relevant electrical inspection and testing qualification or training (essential)
• Relevant electrical safety and safe isolation training; task-specific competence and authorisation must be confirmed before duties are assigned (essential)
• Training in crane control systems, variable-speed drives, or OEM commissioning procedures
• Relevant site safety and access qualifications, such as ECS/CSCS and IPAF, appropriate to assigned duties

Training can be provided 

Additional Information

Why Join Konecranes?

At Konecranes, you’ll be part of a global organisation that values safety, quality, innovation, and customer focus. We offer the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while developing your skills and career within a supportive and professional environment.

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.