Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer

South East Water UK; Barcombe; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water UK is looking for a professional to join their team in Barcombe, England, focusing on the commissioning and handover of water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess an HNC or Degree in Engineering, extensive MEICA installation experience, and strong technical judgement. Benefits include a robust pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and various health-related benefits. This position offers a salary of up to £51,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Engineering or equivalent training.
• Substantial experience with MEICA based installations.
• MEICA Technical Expert able to exercise sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commissioning and handover plans are complete.
• Drive technical excellence in commissioning.
• Conduct on-site inspections and testing.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

MEICA installations experience

Technical judgement

Operations and Commissioning experience

Knowledge of PLC, HMI, VSD

Good organizational skills

Technical report writing

Team oriented

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?

Main responsibilities

• Ensure that commissioning and handover plans are complete and robust for each project.
• Assist in ensuring quality of deliverables meet business and regulatory requirements and that projects are carried out in line with the defined scope and commissioning plan.
• Help to drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant.
• Undertake witness testing/commissioning responsibilities under the most appropriate Health and Safety Legislation under direction set out by the Senior Site MEICA Engineer.
• On-site inspections and surveys of works in accordance with standards and specifications and on-site testing and commissioning.
• Design review in accordance with legislation, standards and specifications.
• Analysis of options and selection of technical solutions as appropriate.
• Assist on delivery of standards and approaches to delivery.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for contribution to successful project delivery.
• Liaise with site SEW owners to assist the Project Managers in the successful closing out of schemes.
• Ensure the Operations teams are fully trained and conversant with the functionality of all new equipment being put into service.

You’ll need

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• HNC or a Degree in Engineering or equivalent training.
• Substantial experience with MEICA based installations, with a reputation for technical excellence.
• MEICA Technical Expert with the ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making in complex situations.
• Will have experience in Operations and Commissioning (ideally) including water utilities.
• Knowledge/experience of PLC, HMI and VSD equipment and their application.
• Experience and understanding of water utility plant and process equipment.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good technical report writing, editorial skills, and good oral communication.
• Good people skills, team oriented with the ability to work closely with peers, with the ability to influence outcomes and staff who are not necessarily part of direct line management.

It will be a bonus if you have

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Working towards EngTech or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and VSD equipment and their applications.
• Understanding of PLC control networks, SCADA/Telemetry solutions, and NIS Regulations related to site-based software infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

Compensation package

Up to £51,000 p.a. dependant on experience