Senior/Commissioning Engineer

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior/Commissioning Engineer to join our UK delivery team in the Midlands. The role focuses on MEICA and Civil works in the water and wastewater sector, requiring strong technical, organizational and commercial skills, with hands-on commissioning experience.

You will lead on-site activities, develop commissioning plans, liaise with client teams and deliver training for end users, ensuring timely project handover and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commissioning Engineer in water/wastewater projects.
• Strong planning, documentation, and health & safety skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and work with project management to prioritise work.
• Willingness to travel to the Midlands and nearby sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute on-site commissioning activities for assigned projects, ensuring safe testing and integration.
• Support the Commissioning Manager and Project Manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop, produce and maintain commissioning plans, test documentation, and completion reports.
• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections, fault-finding, and support risk assessments and method statements.
• Attend FAT of MEICA equipment and ensure timely delivery of O&M manuals.
• Collaborate with client and operations teams for smooth handover and end-user training.
• Capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Time management

Mentoring

Planning & documentation

Health & safety

Education

ONC/HNC/equivalent (electrical or mechanical)

Job description

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Commissioning Engineer to join our UK delivery team in the Midlands. 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.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience working 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 Midlands

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