Lead Commissioning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Lead MEP Engineer to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and process functions across various projects. You will manage a team of MEP Engineers, ensure compliance with design and safety standards, and play a key role in project delivery from concept to commissioning, while offering opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Training and development investment

Bespoke progression plan

Support for professional chartership

Qualifications

• ECS and SMSTS certification (training can be offered).
• Experience in a Civil engineering environment is beneficial.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-based MEP Engineers and oversee MEP schemes.
• Create commissioning strategies and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Plan and programme MEP aspects for project delivery, coordinating with design and operational teams.

Skills

Organisation

Problem Solving

MEP Engineering Principles

Communication

Education

HNC / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering

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09.07.2025

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Job Description:

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design?expertise?of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley,?operating?across water,?energy?and environment sectors throughout the UK.?With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.
Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil,?mechanical?or electrical. As a?Lead MEP?Engineer, also known as a Lead Commissioning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical, electrical, and process (MEP) functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all MEP aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.?You will manage the programme of our site based MEP Engineers and support them in delivering MEP schemes in a safe, timely manner in line with all client and regulatory engineering standards.
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to create the commissioning strategy from the ground up, ensuring that the projects 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 Bentley 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?youll?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

Whats?in it for you:?
Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle,?health?and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.

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