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