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
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Take ownership of boiler commissioning activities, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements, contractual obligations, and HSEQ standards.
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Review, implement, and enforce HSEQ requirements during commissioning, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, site standards, and applicable legislation
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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
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Oversee and coordinate commissioning activities to ensure alignment with project contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards
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Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and external authorities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution of commissioning activities
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Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, provide regular progress reports, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
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Must be degree-qualified Mechanical or Process Engineer with proven experience in the commissioning stages of a Power/EFW plant.
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Must have demonstrable experience delivering full boiler package on a large EFW facility.
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Must hold an SCC (Safety Contractors Certificate) or equivalent safety qualification.
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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
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West Midlands
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£600 Per Day
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September 2026 – August 2027
