Senior Water Commissioning Engineer – Field Leader (Hybrid)

Technical Partners International; Clayton-le-Woods; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance (circa £6

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Career development

Job summary

Technical Partners International is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead field-based commissioning for water and wastewater systems across South Yorkshire and the Midlands. You will manage process control, instrumentation and related electrical/mechanical equipment, ensuring safe testing and timely handover.

You will coordinate with clients, project teams and subcontractors, develop commissioning plans and records, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Significant commissioning experience within the water or wastewater industry.
• A strong understanding of process instrumentation, including level, pressure and flow measurement.
• Experience commissioning automation, control and telemetry systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in water infrastructure.
• The ability to read, interpret and contribute to technical drawings and commissioning documentation.
• Experience planning and coordinating commissioning work on operational sites.
• Confidence working directly with clients, site teams and subcontractors.
• Good ability to produce clear technical reports and records.
• A practical, hands-on approach to taking systems from installation through testing, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and delivering commissioning activities across water and wastewater projects.
• Commissioning process control systems, instrumentation, equipment and automation systems.
• Working with level, pressure and flow instrumentation, telemetry systems, Profibus and associated controls.
• Liaising with software integration teams to support the full commissioning of systems.
• Producing commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, reports and supporting documentation.
• Developing commissioning‑specific documentation, including test records and handover information.
• Developing single‑line diagrams, block cable diagrams and termination or loop diagrams for formal drawing by others.
• Managing assigned maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning work professionally and safely.
• Ensuring work is delivered to agreed programmes, budgets, quality standards and client expectations.
• Identifying technical issues during commissioning and implementing practical solutions.
• Coordinating with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring work is completed to the required standard.
• Supporting tenders, quotations, design reviews, procurement and project planning where required.
• Providing clear progress updates and maintaining accurate project and commissioning records.
• Supporting and developing other engineers through coaching, mentoring and technical guidance.
• Ensuring all activities comply with health and safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Commissioning

Water industry

Instrumentation

Automation

Telemetry

Electrical systems

Site coordination

Client communication

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Profibus

Job description

Technical Partners International is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead field-based commissioning for water and wastewater systems across South Yorkshire and the Midlands. You will manage process control, instrumentation and related electrical/mechanical equipment, ensuring safe testing and timely handover.

You will coordinate with clients, project teams and subcontractors, develop commissioning plans and records, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining safety and quality