Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?
If so, we’re looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our specialist team in the South of England, this will involve covering from London, Wales and the Midlands – this will include overnight stays as required.
The role
The role will include working with various departments and supporting commissioning activities across energy centres, district heating networks, renewable systems and building services. The ideal candidate will work on their own initiative and produce the reports and documentation expected of a person in this role. A background in commissioning biomass boilers, gas‑fired steam boilers, CHP, chillers, heat pumps and PV systems is desirable.
Site Responsibilities
- Organise diary for carrying out works, mobilising equipment.
- Organise documentation for Commissioning Plan, project commissioning test packs, check design info and clarify with Design Dept.
- Organise specialist commissioning method statements, permits and demonstrations.
- Produce and organise commissioning method statements for own work.
- Organise commissioning documentation for witnessing, including invitations and System Acceptance Certificates.
- Produce short‑term look‑ahead for commissioning activities and witnessing schedules.
- Organise aspects relating to water treatment from discharge licences to pump power‑up and demonstration.
- Set up regular meetings where applicable.
- System acceptance completion.
- Monitor and progress commissioning trackers and report to senior management.
Design Responsibilities
- Work with Design to ensure spool sections are included in pipeline works for side‑stream filters.
- Review drawings for commission ability, flushing points and bypasses.
- Undertake feasibility studies to find in‑house capability and equipment needs.
- Develop new commissioning methods and processes in line with European standards.
- Attend relevant CPDs with the Design team.
Skills & Experience
- A multi‑disciplined engineer with commissioning experience in biomass boilers, gas‑fired steam boilers, CHP, chillers or heat pumps.
- Strong understanding of commissioning requirements including flushing points, bypasses, sequencing, testing and system acceptance.
- Ability to review drawings for commission ability and liaise with the Design Department, capable of organising and progressing commissioning programmes, trackers and witnessing schedules.
- Strong communication skills for working with Design, O&M, Work Winning, District Heating and client representatives.
- Strong technical problem‑solving ability and confidence in clarifying project requirements.
- Experience with, or ability to develop in, PV (solar photovoltaic) commissioning, including inverter checks and electrical verification.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South of England.
- Knowledge of water treatment processes, side‑stream filtration, discharge licences and chemical suppliers.
- Experience developing new commissioning methods and processes in line with evolving standards.
- Familiarity with feasibility studies and identifying specialist equipment needs.
- Experience supporting soft landings, aftercare or optimisation activities.
The Package
- Van and fuel card
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- Non‑contributory death‑in‑service insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
- Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
- On‑site gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
- Discounted gym membership across the UK
- EV charging points where possible
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
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