Commissioning Engineer

Pertemps; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join their team in the Thames Valley region. The role involves supporting the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health services in infrastructure projects. Candidates should have strong knowledge of M&E commissioning and hold relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and various employee benefits including private medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible working options

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical commissioning.
• Proficient with project reporting tools.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support design reviews with a focus on commissionability.
• Assist in preparing commissioning strategies and schedules.
• Coordinate site commissioning visits and meetings.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Electrical commissioning

Excellent communication

Project reporting tools

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Commissioning Engineer – Water Infrastructure (Thames Valley Region)

Full time Permanent

Site-based across the Thames Valley

Competitive salary + car allowance + excellent benefits



Are you a proactive, solution-focused professional with experience in M&E commissioning?
Join a high-performing water infrastructure team and play a key role in delivering sustainable engineering solutions across the Thames Valley region.



About the Role

We’re looking for a Commissioning Engineer to support the successful delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health services across vital infrastructure projects. You'll be involved from tender stage through to final handover, ensuring systems are commissioned effectively, safely, and to high standards.



Key Responsibilities

• Support design reviews with a focus on commissionability and handover planning.
• Assist in preparing commissioning strategies, procedures, and schedules.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
• Review technical documentation and method statements.
• Coordinate and attend site commissioning visits and meetings.
• Support client witnessing, statutory compliance, and documentation collation for O&M manuals.
• Assist in resolving commissioning or snagging issues during the defects liability period.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical commissioning.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and project reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel to various sites across the Thames Valley.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a strong team ethic.
• Relevant qualifications (desirable).
• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card (required).

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• 26 days holiday (option to buy/sell up to 3 days)
• Private medical insurance (option to extend to family)
• Life Assurance & enhanced pension contributions (up to 8% match)
• Flexible and agile working options
• 2 days paid volunteering leave
• Professional membership fees paid
• Employee Assistance Programme & well-being support
• Access to a range of optional benefits, including:
• Critical illness & dental insurance
• Travel insurance & cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail discounts & leisure passes

A Place Where Everyone Belongs

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about delivering excellence in construction safety and want to make an impact—you’ll thrive here.

Apply today and take the next step in your Commissioning Engineer career.

For more information on this role, contact me at [e-mail] or on 07904 984744