Commissioning Engineer

Kier Group; Chichester, Falmer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support the Southern Water team in the Falmer and Chichester region. The role involves delivering MEICA commissioning through to Takeover and contributing to detailed commissioning procedures and documentation.

Candidate should have MEICA commissioning exposure, electrical testing experience, RAMS knowledge, and a full driving licence. ECS card and relevant safety qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition and City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395.
• ECS card and LV Authorised Person knowledge may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain Project Commissioning Plans and strategies.
• Plan and oversee MEICA installation, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure documentation for Takeover and handover is complete.
• Apply RAMS, safe systems of work and QA records.

Skills

MEICA commissioning

Electrical installations

RAMS & safe systems

CDM compliance

ECS card holder

Driving licence

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

BS7671 18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

We're looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our Southern Water team based in the Falmer and Chichester region.

Location: Falmer and Chichester

Hours: 45 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) and commissioning activities for our projects on the Southern Water Framework. Working collaboratively with Project Managers and the wider project team, you'll be responsible for delivering commissioning requirements through to Takeover, including all associated documentation. This is an opportunity to contribute to the design process, prepare detailed commissioning procedures, and ensure comprehensive records demonstrate the configuration and testing completed. You'll help achieve successful project handover through collaborative problem-solving and ensuring compliance with quality criteria.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Commissioning Engineer, you'll be working within the Southern Water team, supporting them in delivering successful commissioning activities for water treatment projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading the delivery of commissioning activities for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project scope and constraints
• Developing and maintaining Project Commissioning Plans, Strategies and associated documentation from design through to completion
• Planning, coordinating and overseeing MEICA installation, testing and commissioning activities with effective stakeholder engagement
• Ensuring all MEICA installations comply with technical requirements, specifications and relevant standards
• Managing pre-Takeover requirements, coordinating outstanding works and ensuring all operation and maintenance documentation is submitted

What are we looking for?

This role of Commissioning Engineer is great for you if you hold:

• Demonstrable experience in MEICA and Commissioning delivery within the Water Industry
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical installations, inspection, testing and commissioning
• An in-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and ICA Systems used in water treatment processes
• Ability to apply a positive, proactive, structured approach to commissioning plant, equipment and processes
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, relevant qualifications including BS7671 18th Edition, City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 and Low Voltage Authorised Person Module/ LV Electrical Authorised Person (EAP)
• Competency in reviewing and applying RAMS, safe systems of work, permit arrangements, inspection and test plans, quality records and handover documentation
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations, relevant legislation, WIMES specifications and Southern Water Mechanical & Electrical Design standards
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, reporting and problem-solving skills, with good IT skills and the ability to use project and document management systems
• ECS card in a relevant discipline, EUSR Water Hygiene Card and SSSTS or SMSTS
• First Aid at work and DSEAR awareness
• Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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Company: Kier Group Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: BN1 9PY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 23 Oct 2026 Closing date: 6 Nov 2026