Utilities Engineer

Purpose The Plant Utilities Project Engineer is a site-based role to provide client-side focused technical ownership and field engineering support for the plant utility systems during construction, installation, startup, commissioning and operational readiness.

The engineer will take technical ownership of assigned plant utility systems from construction phase through Mechanical Completion, startup, commissioning, operational readiness and final transfer to Site operations

The principal systems include:

• Air compressors, dryers and distribution
• Cooling Water and Cooling Towers
• Chilled Water
• Potable Water
• Domestic Hot Water
• Safety Shower systems
• Heat Recovery systems
• Associated pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves, instrumentation, controls/Client and equipment interfaces

Responsibilities

• Act as client-side technical lead with project delivery ownership of assigned plant utility systems from construction through startup, commissioning, operational readiness and final handover.
• Using strong technical knowledge of system design intent, P&IDs, equipment, piping, controls, interfaces and operating requirements to deliver the systems.
• Self starter with the ability to investigate and implement solutions to challenges between design, construction & site operations priorities and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Using excellent communication skills to manage deliverables and report out on progress including identifying support required, priorities & risks
• Provide hands-on field engineering support, monitoring installation and proactively identifying and resolving technical, constructability, quality and operability issues.
• Review and resolve RFIs, technical queries, field changes and deviations, coordinating with designers, contractors, vendors and Client SMEs as required.
• Verify equipment and piping installations against approved design, specifications, vendor requirements and applicable standards.
• Support equipment installation, tie-ins, inspections, walkdowns, punch closure and Mechanical Completion of plant utility systems.
• Confirm system readiness for pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, filling, water treatment, startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate utility interfaces with Electrical, Client/Automation, HVAC, CSA, Process Utilities and other disciplines.
• Provide hands-on startup and commissioning support, working with vendors, Construction, CQV and Operations to troubleshoot equipment and system performance issues.
• Verify system hydraulic and operational performance, including flow, pressure, temperature, balancing, controls and equipment operation, and drive deficiencies through to resolution.
• Maintain system ownership through operational readiness and transfer of care, custody and control, ensuring outstanding technical and punch items are appropriately closed or managed.
• Support Operations and Maintenance readiness, including training, maintenance requirements, vendor support and knowledge transfer, ensuring systems are safe, functional, maintainable and ready for operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in building services design, construction, and commissioning in the life sciences sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of MEP systems within GMP and regulated facilities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and lead design reviews.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (IS, EN, CIBSE, ASHRAE).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Education

• Degree-level qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Professional registration or chartered status preferred but not required.