Commissioning Engineer

The Role: You'll be involved in:

• Delivering commissioning across water and wastewater process projects
• Providing commissioning input from design through to final handover
• Developing commissioning plans, procedures and associated documentation
• Undertaking hands-on commissioning activities
• Leading Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
• Witnessing and inspecting installation, testing and subcontractor commissioning activities
• Coordinating electrical and mechanical installation and commissioning
• Reviewing electrical and mechanical schematics, FDS and P&IDs
• Configuring and calibrating analytical equipment and integrating monitoring systems
• Managing defects, snagging and technical close-out
• Reviewing and approving RAMS for commissioning activities
• Monitoring supply-chain performance and driving improvements
• Coordinating third-party engineers and specialist subcontractors
• Supporting Early Contractor Involvement through site surveys and system reviews
• Managing process and M&E scope, programme and design changes
• Troubleshooting technical issues and implementing practical solutions
• Capturing installation, testing and commissioning records
• Providing progress reports and updates to project management teams
• Delivering training to client operations and maintenance teams
• Acting as a front-line supervisor during installation and commissioning phases

What They're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience, preferably within a water-sector commissioning role
• Previous experience working for a main contractor on water and wastewater process engineering projects
• HNC/Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, or an engineering apprenticeship and NVQ with suitable experience
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical installation and commissioning
• Proven experience taking projects through installation, commissioning and handover
• Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical schematics, FDS and P&IDs
• Knowledge of relevant standards, safety rules and statutory legislation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to lead site teams where required
• Confident client-facing communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to self-manage
• ECS (CSCS) card
• Water Hygiene card
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• BS th Edition
• First Aid at Work

Why Apply?

• 500- 600 per day
• Inside or Outside IR35 options
• Initial 6-month contract
• Two positions available - Hertfordshire and Surrey
• 40-45 hours per week
• Full lifecycle commissioning responsibility
• Hands-on technical and site leadership role
• Major water and wastewater process engineering projects
• Strong exposure to mechanical, electrical and process systems
• FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning and handover responsibility

If you're an experienced Commissioning Engineer with a strong background delivering water and wastewater process engineering projects for a main contractor, apply now to be considered.