commissioning engineer

Fawkes & Reece London; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning of MEICA systems on UK water projects. You will test, validate, and hand over electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation installations in line with design intent and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in water/energy commissioning, PLC/SCADA knowledge and adherence to EA, DWI and HSE guidelines. A robust safety culture and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on commissioning experience in water and/or energy sectors.
• Experience with MEICA (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation).
• Experience executing 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.
• Proven experience in water sector projects.
• Familiarity with EA, DWI and HSE inspections.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning delivery across UK water sector projects.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder communication and coordination with interfaces.
• Documentation and handover ofcommissioned systems.
• Liaise with external interfaces and project teams.

Skills

MEICA experience

Commissioning

PLC/SCADA

Regulatory compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

About the role of Commissioning Engineer:

As the Commissioning Engineer you will 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.

Key Responsibilities as Commissioning Engineer:

• Commissioning Delivery
• Safety, Health, Environmental & Compliance
• Stake Holder Communication
• Documentation & Handover
• Key / Internal Interfaces
• External Interfaces

Key Experience as a Commissioning Engineer:

• Proven hands-on commissioning experience in water and/or energy sectors
• 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
• Proven experience in water sector projects
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and inspections (EA, DWI, HSE)

Key Requirements for this Commissioning Engineer position:

• NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND+ in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• ECS/CSCS
• COMPEX, or similar technical qualifications.