Commissioning Engineer

J3a Recruitment; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Door-to-door pay

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Training & development

Job summary

J3a Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a growing MEICA contractor delivering electrical, control and automation projects across the UK Water Industry. Based in Okehampton, you will join the commissioning team to support South West Water framework.

You will focus on testing, setup, fault finding and handover of equipment on water and wastewater sites, with PLC programming handled by a separate team.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning electrical and control systems on water/wastewater sites.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and fault-find effectively.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical and control systems on water and wastewater sites.
• Test pumps, motors, MCCs and process equipment.
• Carry out loop, I/O and functional testing.
• Assist with FAT/SAT activities.
• Diagnose and resolve commissioning faults.
• Complete commissioning documentation.
• Support client handovers.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Water industry experience

Electrical fault finding

Pumps and motors knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS Gold Card

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Location: Okehampton, West Devon

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Company Van + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The Company Our client is a growing MEICA contractor delivering electrical, control and automation projects across the UK Water Industry. Following the award of several new projects, they're expanding their commissioning team to support work across the South West Water framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a secure workload, genuine progression opportunities and long-term career stability.

The Role

Working across clean and wastewater treatment sites, you'll commission electrical and control systems as part of a dedicated delivery team. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Electricians and Controls Engineers to ensure equipment is tested, commissioned and handed over safely. This role is focused purely on commissioning. PLC programming is completed by a separate team, allowing you to concentrate on testing, setup, fault finding and final commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical and control systems on water and wastewater sites.
• Test pumps, motors, MCCs and process equipment.
• Carry out loop checks, I/O testing and functional testing.
• Assist with FAT and SAT activities.
• Diagnose and resolve commissioning faults.
• Complete commissioning documentation.
• Support client handovers.
• Work closely with site teams and project engineers.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to specification.

Requirements

• Previous commissioning experience.
• Water industry experience preferred.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of pumps, motors and instrumentation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition.
• ECS Gold Card.
• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Confined Space.
• Previous South West Water experience.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary.
• Door-to-door pay.
• Company van and fuel card.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long-term progression.
• Secure pipeline of AMP8 projects.
• Monday to Friday role with varied site work.

If you're an experienced Commissioning Engineer looking for long-term stability, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work on major South West Water projects, we'd love to hear from you.