EFW Boiler Commissioning Engineer (3-4 Month Contract)

Astute People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People are recruiting Boiler Commissioning Engineers for an Energy from Waste project on a 3-4 month contract, starting in October 2026. The role is on-site in the West Midlands, UK, with a competitive day rate and Outside IR35.

You will lead commissioning of EFW boiler systems, review technical documentation, and collaborate with the Flue Gas Treatment team to ensure integrated operation and handover to reliable plant performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Boiler Commissioning Engineer on major industrial power, energy or process projects.
• Strong practical commissioning experience with EFW boiler systems.
• Proven experience with Flue Gas Treatment (FGT) systems within an EFW environment.
• Experience commissioning large-scale thermal treatment / waste-to-energy facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the commissioning and start-up of EFW boiler systems from construction completion through to reliable operation.
• Review and verify mechanical completion, commissioning documentation, test packs, system boundaries and punch lists.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures, inspection and test plans, functional tests and performance testing.
• Commission boiler systems and associated equipment, including boiler pressure parts and associated systems, economisers and steam systems.

Skills

Boiler commissioning

EFW boiler systems

Flue Gas Treatment

Test packs

Interface commissioning

On-site startup

Industrial power projects

Job description

Astute People are recruiting Boiler Commissioning Engineers for an Energy from Waste project on a 3-4 month contract, starting in October 2026. The role is on-site in the West Midlands, UK, with a competitive day rate and Outside IR35.

You will lead commissioning of EFW boiler systems, review technical documentation, and collaborate with the Flue Gas Treatment team to ensure integrated operation and handover to reliable plant performance.