meica commissioning engineer

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Strategy: Author and manage Project Commissioning Plans and testing procedures from outline design through to full site execution.
• Compliance & Integration: Ensure all MEICA works adhere to water authority standards and WIMES regulations while coordinating with Asset Operations Teams to integrate new plant assets with live sites without disruption.
• Testing & Takeover: Manage the full testing lifecycle, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), dry testing, and full wet commissioning.
• Resolution: Lead the systematic resolution of site snags and performance trials to ensure a seamless transition to formal client Takeover.
• Documentation: Engage early with DSEAR specialists and OEM vendors to ensure O&M documentation is completed on schedule.
• Health & Safety: Establish and enforce rigorous safe systems of work in commissioning zones, applying strict mechanical/electrical safety rules and acting as an appointed LV Electrical Authorised Person (LV EAP) where required.

Qualifications

• Sector Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering MEICA and commissioning packages specifically within the UK water sector (AMP6, AMP7, or AMP8).
• Technical Breadth: Demonstrated working knowledge of pumps, switchgear, MCCs, telemetry, PLCs, chemical dosing, screens, and filtration assets.
• Mandatory Certifications: Full UK Driving Licence, CSCS/ECS Card, EUSR National Water Hygiene Card, SSSTS (minimum) or SMSTS (preferred), and BS7671 (18th Edition).
• Desirable Skills: Authorised Person Low Voltage Training (AP/EAP), DSEAR/CompEx ExF, PROFIBUS Commissioning, and First Aid at Work certification.

What we offer

• Contract Type: Ongoing contract (AMP7 transitioning into AMP8)
• Rate: £450 - £500 per day depending on experience (LTD / Outside IR35 negotiable depending on determination)
• Location: Havant, Hampshire
• Start Date: Immediate / ASAP