Blackfield Associates
Senior Commissioning Engineer
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Senior / Lead Commissioning Engineer
Location: Reading, UK
Contract: Long-term Contract | Inside IR35
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior / Lead Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning and start-up of a new laboratory and R&D facility. You will coordinate commissioning activities from construction through to operational handover, ensuring all systems are tested, verified and ready for use.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate commissioning activities across multiple contractors and disciplines.
- Develop commissioning plans, schedules and testing strategies.
- Manage commissioning of HVAC, MEP, BMS/EMS, laboratory systems, process utilities, and fire & life safety systems.
- Oversee functional, performance and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Review commissioning documentation, test records and handover packages.
- Ensure systems are commissioning-ready and manage punch list closure.
- Support operational readiness, training and final handover.
- Promote safe commissioning practices, including LOTO and risk management.
- Provide progress updates to project stakeholders.
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- Proven commissioning experience on complex construction or engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, MEP, BMS/EMS, process utilities and specialist laboratory systems.
- Experience within laboratories, R&D facilities or other highly serviced technical environments.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and commissioning documentation.
- Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
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