Commissioning Engineer

Lead the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater commissioning projects from design through to handover.

Our Client has a requirement for a Commissioning Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Hertfordshire or Surrey.

Role Purpose:

• Provide full lifecycle commissioning input (design through to handover)
• Develop commissioning plans and procedures
• Undertake hands-on commissioning activities
• Conduct FAT/SAT and manage defect close-out
• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities, including third-party engineers
• Ensure quality, snag-free installation and commissioning delivery
• Deliver training to client operations and maintenance teams
• Apply structured commissioning approaches with understanding of water/wastewater processes
• Perform troubleshooting and apply analytical problem-solving
• Ensure consistent technical delivery and application of best practice, technical bulletins, and lessons learned

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Monitor supply chain performance against KPIs/KPMs and drive improvement
• Promote and implement SHEQ behavioural improvement initiatives
• Liaise with design teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure successful equipment setup and commissioning
• Verify equipment is FAT tested and snag-free prior to site delivery
• Produce timely reports for senior management
• Contribute to and manage inputs to the overall project programme
• Ensure capture and documentation of installation, testing, and commissioning data
• Witness installation and commissioning activities, including subcontractor testing
• Support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through site surveys and system reviews
• Contribute to client reports and management briefings
• Review and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics, FDS, P&IDs; initiate design changes where required
• Manage process and M&E design, scope, and programme changes; provide weekly updates
• Oversee commissioning and systems integration activities across the project lifecycle
• Configure and calibrate analytical equipment; integrate with monitoring systems
• Provide progress and status reporting to the Core Management Team
• Review and approve RAMS for commissioning activities
• Supervise and inspect subcontractor installations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and ITPs
• Manage installation activities and produce documentation for project close-out
• Lead Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) in line with ITPs
• Coordinate commissioning plans and ensure completion of all associated documentation
• Deliver training to operations teams on new process plant and equipment
• Act as front-line supervisor during commissioning and installation phases
• Ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of commissioning activities
• Undertake either an electrical AP or mechanical AP role subject to assessment and training
• Undertake a front-line supervisor role subject to assessment and training

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Experience with a main contractor working on Water and Wastewater Process Engineering projects
• HNC / Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline or engineering apprenticeship & NVQ with experience of engineering in a multi-discipline environment
• Professional registration & membership is an advantage
• Knowledge of the commissioning & installation processes of electrical and mechanical contractors
• Proven skills on installation & commissioning projects through to handover
• Knowledge of Standards, Safety Rules and Statutory Legislation required on projects
• ≥3 years’ experience preferably in a commissioning role in the Water Industry
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment, although must be able to self-manage
• Demonstrate ability to challenge and deliver value engineering solutions
• ECS (CSCS) card required
• Water Hygiene card required
• SSSTS or SMSTS required
• BS7671 18th Edition required
• First Aid at Work required
• CompEx Qualifications preferred

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Commissioning Engineer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.