Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
CV-LibraryYorkshirecontractPosted: 7 July 2026
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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
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