Commissioning Engineer

Trant Engineering Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Trant Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for an ongoing contract in the South West England (Avonmouth / Bristol area). The role involves carrying out commissioning on MEICA systems across UK water projects, ensuring safe testing and handover in line with design intent and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will have hands-on commissioning experience in water/energy sectors, PLC/SCADA qualification, and be site-based on a 4–6 month assignment with day rates to be agreed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND+ in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• ECS/CSCS.
• Proven hands-on commissioning experience in water and/or energy sector.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems (MEICA).
• Execution of pre-commissioning, start-up, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Experience supporting system start-up, fault finding, and defect rectification.
• Experience commissioning PLC, SCADA, and automation-heavy systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning input into project design and construction stages.
• Execute commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to start-up, testing, and handover.
• Commission mechanical, electrical, ICA, and control systems in line with approved procedures.
• Carry out and support FATs, SATs, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Support system start-up, fault finding, defect rectification, and optimisation.
• Work across multiple projects and sites as required by programme needs.

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Commissioning

Employment Type: Contract

Location: South West England

Reporting To: John Bucci

Description

Ongoing contract opportunity 4-6 months - Day rate TBD

Avonmouth / Bristol area - Site based

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for a Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in our project delivery teams.

The Role

As a Commissioning Engineer you'll be responsible for carrying out commissioning activities on engineering projects across the UK water sector. The role ensures that mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems are safely tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with design intent, client requirements, and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

1) Technical Responsibilities - Commissioning Delivery

• Provide commissioning input into project design and construction stages.
• Execute commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to start-up, testing, and handover.
• Commission mechanical, electrical, ICA, and control systems in line with approved procedures.
• Carry out and support FATs, SATs, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Support system start-up, fault finding, defect rectification, and optimisation.
• Work across multiple projects and sites as required by programme needs.

2) SHEQ & Compliance

• Carry out all commissioning activities in accordance with UK health and safety legislation and site procedures.
• Prepare and follow commissioning risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work.
• Comply with CDM Regulations, electrical safety rules, and isolation procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture during commissioning and start-up activities.

3) Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate day-to-day commissioning activities with construction and engineering teams.
• Support commissioning readiness checks and staged handovers.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and OEMs during testing and commissioning.
• Assist with client witness testing and acceptance activities.

4) Documentation & Handover

• Production of Commissioning Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Complete commissioning test sheets, records, and certificates accurately and on time.
• Contribute to O&M manuals, asset data, and handover documentation.
• Support operator training and operational readiness activities.
• Permits, audits, and compliance support.
• Programme coordination and progress reporting.

5) Core Values

• Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

You may be required to undertake additional duties, consistent with the responsibilities and level of this role, beyond those specified above.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND+ in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• ECS/CSCS.
• Proven hands‑on commissioning experience in water and/or energy sector.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems (MEICA).
• Execution of pre-commissioning, start‑up, functional testing, and performance testing.
• Experience supporting system start‑up, fault finding, and defect rectification.
• Experience commissioning PLC, SCADA, and automation‑heavy systems.

Desirable

• COMPEX, or similar technical qualifications.
• Proven experience in water sector projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and inspections (EA, DWI, HSE).

Why Join Trant?

At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high‑value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure – shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day.

Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands‑on delivery. We offer end‑to‑end capabilities – from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in‑house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.

Our multi‑disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in‑house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.