Commissioning Engineer

Galliford Try; Altofts; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

24/7 employee assistance programme

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and ICA projects in the water industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong skills in site management, problem-solving, and compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement, corporate discounts, and options for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the water industry.
• Experience managing MEICA commissioning projects.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve project issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient delivery of MEICA commissioning.
• Support Project Manager with successful handover.
• Provide commissioning overview and prepare detailed procedures.

Skills

Site management skills

MEICA delivery

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Health and safety awareness

Understanding of water industry processes

Job description

Job Description

Location – Normanton An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business.

What you will be doing:

This is a highly demanding key role with key inputs throughout the project lifecycle associated with the Region / Framework delivery.

As the Commissioning Engineer, you will ensure the efficient delivery of the Mechanical Electrical ICA (MEICA) and the commissioning of the assigned projects, working closely with the Senior Project Manager/Project Managers and the Senior Commissioning Engineer and/or Commissioning Manager in the MEICA & Commissioning delivery on the project up to Takeover, including all associated document deliverables. This will include ensuring the site is fully commissioned and MEICA takeover requirements are delivered to the wider project team in a timely manner.

The role encompasses input to the design process, providing a commissioning overview to the project team, preparing detailed procedures to cover the commissioning activities and ensuring the availability of records demonstrating the configuration/testing completed.

To ensure that the MEICA installation activities are completed to the project programmes and in a sequence that promotes efficient commissioning.

To support the Project Manager in the successful handover of the projects through collaborative management of snags/defects and demonstrating that quality criteria are met through completion of a performance test process.

About You:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the water industry.
• Experience in site management and delivery of MEICA/Commissioning and managing the interface with the client on a regular basis, including the prompt resolution of issues affecting project progress.
• Demonstration of MEICA & Commissioning delivery through a successful project Takeover.
• Effectiveness and approach in the delivery of MEICA & Commissioning to meet project timelines and Takeover.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to facilitate the creation and presentation of reports as required.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental approaches.
• Understanding of water industry processes.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment used in the water industry.
• A structured approach to the commissioning of plant, equipment and processes used within the water industry.

What we can offer you:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion, Galliford Try offers opportunities to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, stability, growth, and flexibility through our ‘Be Well’ programme, high‑quality training and an Agile Working programme that supports flexibility in when, where and how you work.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed in more detail during recruitment.

We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you; we will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.