Process Commissioning Engineer

Matchtech; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting for a Process Commissioning Engineer in the Water Sector to support non-infrastructure projects across the programme. You will help translate design into operational assets that comply with regulatory and water quality standards.

Day-to-day tasks include developing commissioning plans, leading test scripts and acceptance criteria, supporting onsite testing, and preparing RAMS, ITPs and regulatory submissions while working closely with project managers and design teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans, test scripts, sequences and acceptance criteria.
• Support onsite commissioning activities including testing, optimisation, fault finding and performance trials.
• Apply safe systems of work and commissioning standards per company framework.
• Manage sampling, analysis, data interpretation and evidence collation for compliance.
• Contribute to commissioning documentation including RAMS, ITPs, handover packs and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, commissioning readiness reviews, FATs and site acceptance activities.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, designers, operations teams and supply chain partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Process commissioning experience

Water treatment knowledge

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Degree in Process/Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical engineering

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.