Senior Commissioning Engineer

Rubicon Consulting; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer in the West Midlands. You will lead commissioning activities for water and wastewater projects, requiring 6+ years of experience and relevant qualifications. This role involves collaboration with project teams and providing mentoring to junior engineers. Flexible travel within the Severn Trent Water region is expected.

Qualifications

• 6 years minimum experience as a Commissioning Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience in installation and commissioning within the water and wastewater sector.
• CSCS Card required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute on-site commissioning activities for assigned projects.
• Support the Commissioning Manager and Project Manager.
• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and fault-finding.

Skills

Commissioning Engineering

Planning

Health & Safety

Mentoring

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Commissioning Engineer on a Permanent role based in West Midlands.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to join our UK delivery team, working on the Severn Trent Water Framework. The role covers a diverse portfolio of MEICA and Civil works, primarily within the water and wastewater treatment sector. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, resilient, and possess strong technical, organizational, and commercial skills, with a proven track record in commissioning and process/MEICA knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute on-site commissioning activities for assigned projects, ensuring all testing and integration is carried out safely and effectively.
• Support the Commissioning Manager and Project Manager as a core member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Take a proactive role in developing, producing, and maintaining commissioning plans, test documentation, and completion reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections, fault-finding, and technical queries, and contribute to method statements and risk assessments.
• Attendance of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of MEICA equipment.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation is produced accurately and on time, collaborating closely with technical documentation teams for timely delivery of O&M manuals.
• Engage with client and operations teams to ensure smooth integration of assets and effective project handover, including delivery of training to end users.
• Capture and share lessons learned and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• 6 years minimum experience as a Commissioning Engineer
• Relevant qualifications (ONC/HNC/equivalent - electrical, mechanical or ICA)
• Demonstrated experience in installation and commissioning within the water and wastewater sector.
• CSCS Card
• Ability to manage your own time and prioritise activities in collaboration with project management team
• Ability to mentor junior members of the commissioning team
• Strong planning, documentation, and health & safety skills.
• Flexibility in travel and location within Severn Trent Water region

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working to electrical procedures, including providing Electrical Permits. Pre-authorised Severn Trent Water approved Senior Authorised Person is preferable.
• SSSTS/SMSTS

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time.