Lead Commissioning Engineer; Boiler

Position: Lead Commissioning Engineer (Boiler)
Location: Northern Ireland

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer on a contract basis for its West Midlands site from September 2026. The Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role comes with a day rate of £600. Key skills required for the Lead Commissioning Boiler Engineer role Take ownership of boiler commissioning activities, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements, contractual obligations, and HSEQ standards.

Review, implement, and enforce HSEQ requirements during commissioning, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, site standards, and applicable legislation Take overall responsibility for commissioning the full boiler package, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, on time, and in line with contractual and technical requirements Oversee and coordinate commissioning activities to ensure alignment with project contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and external authorities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution of commissioning activities Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, provide regular progress reports, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives Must be degree-qualified Mechanical or Process Engineer with proven experience in the commissioning stages of a Power/EFW plant.

Must have demonstrable experience delivering full boiler package on a large EFW facility. Must hold an SCC (Safety Contractors Certificate) or equivalent safety qualification. Hands-on experience with LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) and PTW systems in commissioning environments. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Commissioning Engineer Boiler role West Midlands £600 Per Day September 2026 - August 2027 INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.