commissioning engineer

Fawkes & Reece Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is recruiting a Commissioning Engineer for UK water sector projects. You will oversee commissioning of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems, ensuring handover to clients with complete documentation in line with design intent and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include stakeholder communication, cross-functional interface management, and providing robust fault-finding and start-up support across MEICA systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on commissioning experience in water/energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder communication and liaison with project teams.
• Documentation, handover and close-out of commissioning activities.
• Manage internal interfaces with project disciplines.
• Coordinate external interfaces with client and subcontractors.

Skills

MEICA experience

PLC/SCADA

Commissioning

Water sector

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

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:

• 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.