Commissioning Engineer - Renewable Energy in Manchester

If so, we’re looking for a Skilled Commissioning Engineer to join our specialist team where they will take direct responsibility for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a number of Vital Energi’s plantrooms, solar farms, and boiler rooms.

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, 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 supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

This role would suit an experienced commissioning engineer with mechanical, electrical, or controls systems experience. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and seeing energy projects come to life. The role will involve working within a number of Plant rooms, Solar Farms, Industrial plant rooms etc.

• Plan, manage, and carry out commissioning activities across solar farms, energy centres, and boiler houses.
• Develop detailed commissioning plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and functional testing of plant, equipment, and systems.
• Verify that all systems meet operational and performance requirements before handover.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve commissioning issues, escalating where necessary.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients throughout the commissioning process.
• Produce accurate and comprehensive commissioning records, test data, and reports.
• Support handover to operations teams, ensuring all documentation is complete and training is provided.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies at all times.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the commissioning department.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience in commissioning within the energy, utilities, or renewables sectors.
• Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and electrical safety.
• Knowledge of/experience with Renewable Energy technologies such as Heat Pumps and Solar will be highly advantageous.
• Experience with PLC's.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Benefits:

• Van and fuel card.
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service.
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays.
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office.
• Discounted gym membership across the UK.

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.