Process Commissioning Engineer

Matchtech; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Process Commissioning Engineer in the water sector to join the commissioning team. You will bring design intent to life, ensuring new assets operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning plans, supporting onsite activities, preparing RAMS and regulatory submissions, and collaborating with project teams across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline or working towards it.
• Water Hygiene certification and site safety qualifications are desirable.
• Experience in process commissioning within water/wastewater or utilities.
• Understanding of treatment processes, instrumentation, control systems, and water quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, test scripts, sequences and acceptance criteria.
• Support onsite commissioning activities including testing, optimisation and fault finding.
• Apply safe systems of work and commissioning standards.
• Manage sampling, data interpretation and evidence to demonstrate compliance.
• Contribute to RAMS, ITPs, handover packs and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs and site acceptance activities.

Skills

On-site commissioning

Clear communication

Documentation preparation

Education

Process/Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical degree

Water Hygiene certification (desirable)

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Process Commissioning Engineer in the Water Sector

This role forms part of our Commissioning team, supporting non‑infrastructure projects across the programme. You'll play a key role in bringing design intent to life - ensuring new and upgraded assets operate safely, efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory and water quality standards.

What will your day look like…

• Developing and implementing commissioning plans, test scripts, sequences and acceptance criteria.
• Supporting onsite commissioning activities including testing, optimisation, fault finding and performance trials.
• Applying safe systems of work and commissioning standards in line with Company'business wide framework.
• Managing sampling, analysis, data interpretation and evidence collation to demonstrate compliance.
• Contributing to commissioning documentation including RAMS, ITPs, handover packs and regulatory submissions.
• Participating in design reviews, HAZOPs, commissioning readiness reviews, FATs and site acceptance activities.
• Working collaboratively with project managers, designers, operations teams and supply chain partners.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or similar (or working towards) in Process, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Water Hygiene certification and relevant site safety qualifications are desirable.
• Strong grounding or experience in process commissioning within the water, wastewater or wider utilities sector.
• Good understanding of treatment processes, instrumentation, control systems and water quality requirements.
• Awareness of the full project lifecycle and the role commissioning plays in successful project outcomes.
• Well organised, safety focused and able to manage multiple commissioning activities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation.