Completions Engineer (Contract - IR35)
Location: Scotland
Contract length: Approx 4 months
Role
Multi-disciplinary role supporting the testing, completions and handover phases of a major mechanical and process pipework installation project within a dynamic site-based construction environment.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out site walkdowns, surveying and measuring activities to verify installation status and system readiness.
- Preparing and updating fabrication records, installation drawings and red‑line mark‑ups.
- Planning, monitoring and reporting progress using project completion tracking systems.
- Walking systems and preparing pressure test packs in accordance with project requirements.
- Coordinating pressure testing activities with site supervisors and construction teams.
- Producing snagging and punch lists and managing the close‑out of outstanding items.
- Identifying, reporting and following up on non‑conformance activities.
- Analysing technical information and raising technical queries where required.
- Updating and maintaining as‑built documentation, test limits, punch packs, site instructions and work plans.
- Assisting with mechanical completion, turnover documentation and client handover activities.
- Maintaining effective communication with client representatives and project stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a completions, testing, piping or project engineering role within industrial construction environments.
- Strong understanding of pressure testing, system completions and project handover processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs and test documentation.
- Experience preparing pressure test packs and managing punch list activities.
- Experience working within fast‑paced industrial construction, maintenance or shutdown environments.
- Good organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within the power, energy, pharmaceutical, petrochemical or process industries.
- Knowledge of mechanical completion and commissioning processes.
- Experience using electronic completions management systems.
- Familiarity with NCR management, technical queries and quality documentation.
- CSCS, CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent site certification.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
Salary / Rates
Negotiable, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Working Hours
11 days on / 3 days off
