Lead Commissioning Engineer

I am working with a design and build powerhouse who have gained a major water treatment framework extension which spreads across Yorkshire. They are in need of a Lead commissioning Engineer who can come in and plan, manage the programme and lead a team of MEP engineers to deliver multiple, complex projects from design to handover.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to create the commissioning strategy from the ground up, ensuring that the project’s process outputs are produced safely and in accordance with the design, client requirements, regulatory standards, and environmental restrictions.

The role of a Lead Commissioning engineer includes:

• Provide line management including performance management for site based MEP Engineers across your region

• Help to integrate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment within the Water sector by bringing other peoples mechanical, electrical and/or process skills to practical benefit

• Provide a “first point of contact” for Operational Managers and Contracts managers for all MEP delivery aspects on the schemes within your region

• Ensure that MEP delivery and commissioning elements of projects are undertaken in compliance with the requirements of the Integrated Management System (BIMS) and Operational Safety Standards (OSS)

• Review health and safety data for the team and ensure that action is taken where improvement is required

• Plan and programme the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects

• To assign responsibilities and deploy resources within the MEP delivery and commissioning team, taking account of health and safety implications including training and competence

• To be accountable for site based MEP and commissioning resource planning for the schemes within your region

• To ensure regular forward planning / performance review meetings with key supply chain subcontractors

What you’ll need:

• ECS and SMSTS (Training can be offered to an appropriate candidate)

• HNC / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

• Understanding of MEP engineering principles and practices within a Civil engineering environment

• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region