Astute''s EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer on a 7 months contract basis for their OCGT plant based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire.The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will come with a day rate from 500.00 to 525.00Key skills and responsibilities:Coordinate all mechanical commissioning activities across boilers, turbines, flue gas treatment, fuel handling, cooling systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.Develop the mechanical commissioning schedule, ensuring alignment with the overall EPCM commissioning and start-up plan.Review, verify, and approve commissioning procedures, method statements, inspection test plans (ITPs), and vendor documentation.Oversee mechanical system energisation, functional testing, flushing, pressure testing, rotation checks, and performance validation.Interface with construction, engineering, QA/QC, and operations teams to resolve mechanical issues, design clashes, and punch-list items prior to handover.Ensure strict compliance with site safety procedures, permit systems, risk assessments, and commissioning readiness requirements.Coordinate with DCS/automation teams to support system integration, loop checks, and completion of mechanical-to-control interfaces.Oversee commissioning documentation, including test records, commissioning logs, punch lists, and mechanical handover packages.Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Commissioning Eng