Commissioning Manager – District Heating / Energy Centre
- Bradford
- 2 days per week
- 3-month contract
- Day rate depending on experience
- August to October start
We are supporting a growing low-carbon heat network developer with the appointment of a Commissioning Manager for a major district heating project in Bradford.
The role is focused on independent client-side commissioning assurance across an energy centre & wider district heating network. This will involve reviewing contractor documentation, attending commissioning meetings, witnessing selected tests, monitoring progress, reporting risks & advising on handover readiness.
The position will suit an experienced mechanical, MEP, district heating or energy centre commissioning professional who is confident reviewing, challenging & reporting on commissioning activity without directly delivering the works.
Key responsibilities:
- Review commissioning programmes, strategies, procedures, method statements, RAMS & test documentation
- Witness selected commissioning activities across boiler plant, air source heat pump plant, pumps, thermal storage, water treatment, PHX skids, metering, controls & network systems
- Review pressure testing, flushing, water treatment records, hydraulic balancing, performance data & commissioning certificates
- Monitor progress against the approved commissioning programme
- Attend commissioning meetings on behalf of the client
- Maintain commissioning observations, defects & risk registers
- Report commissioning risks, programme impacts & outstanding actions
- Review O&M manuals, training records, completion documentation & handover evidence
- Provide commissioning status reports, technical assurance reports, witness records, handover readiness assessments & final commissioning review reports
Relevant backgrounds:
- Heat networks & district heating experience
- Mechanical commissioning background
- MEP commissioning management
- Boilers, heat pumps, pumps, PHX skids or thermal storage
- Water treatment, pressure systems, metering or network commissioning
- Client-side commissioning assurance
This is an assurance-led role. The contractors, manufacturers & specialist suppliers will remain responsible for planning, delivery, supervision, certification & performance of the commissioning works.