Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Millbank; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to drive the commissioning lifecycle, coordinating with project teams, contractors and clients to ensure a safe handover.

You will develop testing specifications, review documentation, execute tests, monitor contractor activities and provide timely updates to Commissioning Managers, all while upholding safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of Mechanical and Process Systems with excellent engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Experience planning, coordinating or executing commissioning activities within complex industrial or engineering environments.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using document management, collaboration and engineering software tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside contractors and suppliers.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering work to schedule while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Experience working within robust safety and quality-driven environments.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) processes within heavy industrial settings.
• Experience or knowledge of electrical and mechanical safety rules within power generation, energy, process, nuclear or similar regulated industries would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning documentation, including test specifications, procedures and safety-related documentation.
• Review and assess contractor-produced commissioning documentation and test records.
• Contribute to detailed commissioning plans and take ownership of designated testing programmes.
• Execute commissioning tests and support the safe delivery of site-based commissioning activities.
• Monitor and supervise contractor-led commissioning activities where required.
• Analyse commissioning results, identify issues, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure commissioning deliverables are produced on schedule and meet project, quality and safety requirements.
• Support contractual reviews, inspections and acceptance activities.
• Provide regular updates and technical input to Commissioning Managers and wider project teams.
• Promote and maintain high standards of safety, quality and compliance throughout all commissioning activities.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Process systems

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Document management

Engineering software

Job description

Do you enjoy working hands-on with mechanical systems, equipment and processes?

Are you confident coordinating contractors, engineers and clients to get a system safely over the finish line?

The Opportunity

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role throughout the commissioning lifecycle, combining technical expertise with project delivery responsibilities. You will support the planning and preparation of commissioning activities, review commissioning documentation, execute testing activities, and analyse results to demonstrate system readiness for safe operational handover.

The Role

Working closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders, you will help ensure that commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements, quality standards and regulatory expectations.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Develop commissioning documentation, including test specifications, procedures and safety-related documentation.
• Review and assess contractor-produced commissioning documentation and test records.
• Contribute to detailed commissioning plans and take ownership of designated testing programmes.
• Execute commissioning tests and support the safe delivery of site-based commissioning activities.
• Monitor and supervise contractor-led commissioning activities where required.
• Analyse commissioning results, identify issues, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure commissioning deliverables are produced on schedule and meet project, quality and safety requirements.
• Support contractual reviews, inspections and acceptance activities.
• Provide regular updates and technical input to Commissioning Managers and wider project teams.
• Promote and maintain high standards of safety, quality and compliance throughout all commissioning activities.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of Mechanical and Process Systems with excellent engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Experience planning, coordinating or executing commissioning activities within complex industrial or engineering environments.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using document management, collaboration and engineering software tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside contractors and suppliers.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering work to schedule while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Experience working within robust safety and quality-driven environments.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) processes within heavy industrial settings.
• Experience or knowledge of electrical and mechanical safety rules within power generation, energy, process, nuclear or similar regulated industries would be advantageous.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.