Lead Water & Wastewater Commissioning Engineer

Belcan; Esher; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support water and wastewater process projects across Hertfordshire and Surrey. You will oversee commissioning and systems integration, coordinating installation and commissioning programmes from design through to handover.

The role involves FAT and SAT leadership, reviewing documentation, defect closure, calibration of equipment, creating reports, and training operations teams.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience with main contractor on water and wastewater projects.
• Essential: HNC/Degree or apprenticeship in engineering.
• Essential: Knowledge of commissioning and installation processes for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Essential: Experience delivering installation and commissioning projects through to handover.
• Essential: Knowledge of safety rules and statutory legislation.
• Essential: Minimum three years in commissioning in the water industry.
• Essential: ECS (CSCS) Card, Water Hygiene Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, BS7671 18th Edition, First Aid at Work.
• Desirable: Professional registration and membership.
• Desirable: CompEx qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning and systems integration activities.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning programmes.
• Lead FAT and SAT activities.
• Review commissioning documentation and manage defect close-out.
• Configure and calibrate equipment; produce management reports.
• Supervise site activities and deliver training to operations teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Water industry commissioning

Project delivery leadership

Site coordination

Health and safety awareness

Education

HNC / Degree / apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

ECS (CSCS) Card

Water Hygiene Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

BS7671 18th Edition

CompEx qualifications

Job description

Belcan is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support water and wastewater process projects across Hertfordshire and Surrey. You will oversee commissioning and systems integration, coordinating installation and commissioning programmes from design through to handover.

The role involves FAT and SAT leadership, reviewing documentation, defect closure, calibration of equipment, creating reports, and training operations teams.