Commissioning Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 01/12/2026
Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?
If so, we’re looking for aCommissioning Engineer to join our specialist team in the South of England
The role
The role will include working with various departments, and supportingcommissioning 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 understandingof 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 supportingsoft landings, aftercare or optimisation activities
The Company
Vital Energi is a major provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supportingHospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.
We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supportingthe UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supportedby offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.
Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
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.
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
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.