Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a skilled Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical to ensure effective execution of commissioning projects. Responsibilities include executing commissioning activities safely, collaborating with teams to plan work, and managing resources effectively. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical discipline qualification and strong communication skills. This role offers various benefits, including generous holiday entitlements and support for continuous learning.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering/technical role responsible for fault finding.
• Experience in Nuclear or a highly regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities in compliance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams to efficiently plan commissioning work.
• Perform and oversee commissioning tests; maintain accurate records.
• Identify risks and manage commissioning resources effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Education

Completed apprenticeship and/or OBC/Level 3 qualification in a mechanical discipline

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage the expertise of our team to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of commissioning projects. Your primary focus will be ensuring that commissioning activities are carried out safely and effectively, in accordance with the Commissioning 'Deliver Project Commissioning and Pre-Operations' requirements and supporting arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities in compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to plan and execute commissioning work scope efficiently.
• Perform and oversee commissioning tests, ensuring safety and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all commissioning tests and results.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with commissioning activities.
• Prioritise and allocate commissioning resources to support project goals.
• Liaise with relevant personnel to facilitate project permissions and minimise disruptions.
• Integrate commissioning activities with other project processes, including design and risk assessment.
• Promote and implement best practices in commissioning within the organisation.
• Continuously learn and apply lessons from past commissioning experiences.
• Ensure the complete inclusion of commissioning work scope within project plans.
• Collaborate with the commissioning team to meet or exceed project commissioning requirements.
• Develop and execute commissioning strategies aligned with project goals.
• Report commissioning progress to stakeholders.
• Define commissioning scope in tender invitations and conduct subsequent assessments.
• Oversee compliance with approved testing and commissioning programs.
• Assess and maintain the competence of commissioning resources.
• Encourage the use of shared best practices and procedures.
• Fulfil duties as an Intelligent Customer for commissioning, ensuring contractor oversight and assurance.
• Implement project commissioning arrangements in line with company policies, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively in compliance with the Collaborative Management Plan.
• Approve commissioning expenditures within approved limits.
• Appoint commissioning team members.
• Authorise the start and completion of commissioning work.
• Approve commissioning project deliverables, including strategy, estimates, program, test documentation, and reports.
• Evaluate and approve commissioning test results.

Requirements

• Completed an apprenticeship and/or OBC/Level 3 qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline as well as experience of working in an engineering/technical role where you were responsible for fault finding.
• The scale and complexity of our projects mean that you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders so it’s important that you have excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills are also important as you will be responsible for producing test documentation and reports.
• Experience of working in Nuclear or a highly regulated environment is nice to have but if you are new to the industry and have the relevant skills and experience then we would love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

The application process

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.