Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Manager – District Heating / Energy Centre

• Bradford
• 2 days per week
• 3-month contract
• Day rate depending on experience
• August to October start

We are supporting a growing low-carbon heat network developer with the appointment of a Commissioning Manager for a major district heating project in Bradford.

The role is focused on independent client-side commissioning assurance across an energy centre & wider district heating network. This will involve reviewing contractor documentation, attending commissioning meetings, witnessing selected tests, monitoring progress, reporting risks & advising on handover readiness.

The position will suit an experienced mechanical, MEP, district heating or energy centre commissioning professional who is confident reviewing, challenging & reporting on commissioning activity without directly delivering the works.

Key responsibilities:

• Review commissioning programmes, strategies, procedures, method statements, RAMS & test documentation
• Witness selected commissioning activities across boiler plant, air source heat pump plant, pumps, thermal storage, water treatment, PHX skids, metering, controls & network systems
• Review pressure testing, flushing, water treatment records, hydraulic balancing, performance data & commissioning certificates
• Monitor progress against the approved commissioning programme
• Attend commissioning meetings on behalf of the client
• Maintain commissioning observations, defects & risk registers
• Report commissioning risks, programme impacts & outstanding actions
• Review O&M manuals, training records, completion documentation & handover evidence
• Provide commissioning status reports, technical assurance reports, witness records, handover readiness assessments & final commissioning review reports

Relevant backgrounds:

• Heat networks & district heating experience
• Mechanical commissioning background
• MEP commissioning management
• Boilers, heat pumps, pumps, PHX skids or thermal storage
• Water treatment, pressure systems, metering or network commissioning
• Client-side commissioning assurance

This is an assurance-led role. The contractors, manufacturers & specialist suppliers will remain responsible for planning, delivery, supervision, certification & performance of the commissioning works.