Commissioning Engineer - Waste-to-Energy Project

ZipRecruiter; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning operations for a flue gas treatment system within a major energy infrastructure project. The role involves cold and hot commissioning, conducting pre-commissioning checks, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Candidates should have proven commissioning experience in industrial systems and hold mandatory safety certifications. Full-time presence on site is expected, with a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday, 45 hours a week.

Benefits

PPE and specific tools may be provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning, ideally in flue gas, water, or thermal process sectors.
• Electrical works supervision and fault identification.
• Strong understanding of commissioning workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-commissioning control and checks of system components.
• Lead cold and hot commissioning activities.
• Update technical documentation including P&IDs.
• Log and report all commissioning anomalies.
• Participate in client operator training.

Skills

Commissioning industrial or environmental systems

Electrical competency

Instrumentation knowledge

Understanding of HSEQ standards

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Mandatory Certifications: SSSTS, SIRAC, CSCS Gold Skill Card

Job description

Overview

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Commissioning Engineer (CE) to support commissioning operations for a flue gas treatment system within a major energy infrastructure project. The role will cover cold commissioning, hot commissioning, and trial runs under the guidance of the project's Commissioning Manager. This role is vital in ensuring technical compliance, system integrity, and operational readiness during the commissioning lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-commissioning control and checks of system components
• Lead and support cold and hot commissioning activities, including flue gas and water treatment optimization
• Update technical documentation including P&IDs, functional analysis, operating manuals, I/O and alarm lists
• Log and report all commissioning anomalies, near misses, and safety incidents
• Participate in client operator training and provide on-site technical guidance
• Apply and complete test sheets and follow detailed commissioning procedures
• Supervise minor equipment interventions and support supplier coordination during commissioning
• Maintain a commissioning logbook and submit weekly progress reports

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in commissioning industrial or environmental systems, ideally in flue gas, water, or thermal process sectors
• Electrical competency, including:
  • Electrical works supervision
  • Locking/securing low-voltage systems
  • Electrical fault identification and isolation
• Experience with instrumentation, FAT/SAT, and safety compliance
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams under strict documentation and testing protocols
• Strong understanding of HSEQ standards and commissioning workflows
• Mandatory Certifications (at least one required):
  • SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
  • SIRAC (Supervisor Integrated Risk Awareness Course)
  • CSCS Gold Skill Card

Certifications

• Mandatory Certifications: SSSTS, SIRAC, CSCS Gold Skill Card (as listed above)

Additional Information

• Must comply with UK work regulations (post-Brexit compliance such as valid visa or pre-settled status may apply)
• PPE and specific tools may be provided; CE must ensure readiness and valid calibration where applicable
• Standard work schedule: Monday to Friday, 45 hours/week
• Weekend work (Saturday) subject to approval
• Travel expenses are vendor's responsibility
• Full-time presence on site is expected during cold, hot, and trial run commissioning phases
• English fluency required; French is a plus