Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer

South East Water; Barcombe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a forward-thinking Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer to join our Investment Delivery Directorate in the United Kingdom. You will lead MEICA element installation, testing and commissioning to the highest industry standards.

You’ll challenge specifications, drive technical excellence, and collaborate with project teams to ensure robust commissioning plans and smooth handover.

Qualifications

• 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 sound judgement in complex situations.
• 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 influence outcomes and staff who are not necessarily part of direct line management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.

Skills

MEICA base installations

technical excellence

Operations & commissioning

PLC/HMI/VSD experience

water utility plant knowledge

report writing

stakeholder interaction

people skills

Education

HNC or Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

HMI

VSD

Job description

Summary

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?

We are looking for a forward-thinking Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer to join our Investment Delivery Directorate. This isn't just about oversight; it’s about setting the standard for engineering excellence across South East Water.

In this role, you won't just follow specifications—you’ll challenge, innovate, and evolve them. You will be the technical lead ensuring that every MEICA element of our capital projects is installed, tested, and commissioned to the highest industry standards.

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.

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.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

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.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment

• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Compensation package

Up to £51,900 p.a. dependant on experience