We're Hiring: Commissioning Engineer

About us

At Kilpatrick Blane Services, we believe that work should support, not consume, your life. As one of Scotland’s only IFC-accredited smoke ventilation specialists, we offer a niche career path with real development opportunities—without compromising on flexibility and work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

Work–Life Balance: A 34.5-hour week means more time for family, hobbies, or just switching off.

Wellbeing First: We support our team with personal development, training, and access to fitness and mental health resources.

Supportive Team: We’re a growing business that values forward-thinking people and backs them to succeed.

Family Values: As a family business, we’re committed to ethics, teamwork, and long-term client relationships.

Rewards: Pension scheme, 28 days holiday, festive period closure, employee salary sacrifice EV scheme, 24/7 GP and counselling access via our Employee Assistance Program, discounts on entertainment, groceries and more, mentoring opportunities, and at least one paid day per year to support a charity of your choice.

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 depending on skills and experience. 

About the role

We’re looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our skilled engineering team, delivering smoke and comfort ventilation systems across Scotland. You’ll be responsible for installation support, commissioning, servicing, diagnostics, and repair works—ensuring all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to compliance standards.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical ability, experience in life-safety or building services systems, and the ambition to develop into a sector specialist.

We're looking for someone with

  • Experience commissioning, installing, servicing, or diagnosing life-safety systems – smoke vents, fire alarms, access control, or similar.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and apply industry regulations.
  • Understanding of BS 7346-8 and a willingness to expand knowledge.
  • Practical, hands-on ability and problem-solving mindset.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • A clean, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Scotland (minimal overnight stays).
  • Valid CSCS or ECS card (or relevant qualifications that allow you to obtain one).
  • Eligibility to join the PVG scheme, as some work involves sites with children and vulnerable adults.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commission and test smoke ventilation and associated systems.
  • Support with installation, repair, servicing, and diagnostics as required.
  • Carry out site surveys for new service, repair, and installation contracts.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, safely, and to compliance standards.
  • Adhere to RAMS, maintaining accurate records and job reports.
  • Manage van stock, including stored van stock and stock provided for jobs.
  • Provide mentorship for junior engineers and support onsite training when required.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, keeping them updated on job progress and resolving issues effectively.

Career Progression & Training

We don’t just hire engineers—we develop specialists. You’ll receive structured support to expand your technical skills and progress within the company, with opportunities to move into supervisory or project roles as the business and your career grows.

Interested?

Pop us an email at hr@kbscontrols.co.uk to say hello and apply with your CV, including a short statement (no more than 200 words) explaining why you’re interested in the role and how your skills, experience, and personality make you a great fit.

Got questions? Need this in a different format? We’re more than happy to chat: call, email, or message us on LinkedIn and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Kilpatrick Blane Services Ltd. is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Deadline: 13th October 2025