Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer

South East Water; Snodland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in the UK is seeking a Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer to ensure the successful installation and commissioning of MEICA elements in capital projects. The ideal candidate will have a HNC or degree in engineering and substantial experience in MEICA-based installations, driving compliance and technical excellence. This role offers a salary of £48,000 - £52,000 per year with benefits including a pension scheme and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with MEICA-based installations.
• Extensive technical expertise in MEICA installations and commissioning.
• Knowledge of water utility plant and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commissioning and handover plans are complete.
• Support the delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant and equipment.

Skills

MEICA installations

Technical report writing

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Education

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

Google Workspace

Job description

Do you want to become a key player in Our MEICA Commissioning Team?

Are you seeking a dynamic MEICA role where you can make an impact?

As a Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful installation, testing, and commissioning of MEICA elements in capital delivery projects. Reporting to the Senior Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer, you will ensure compliance with company engineering standards and specifications, while liaising with stakeholders to enable effective commissioning activities.

We have 2 opportunities to join us - 1 mainly focused on covering our supply area in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey and another role that will predominantly focus on our Kent and Sussex network.

This role involves challenging and innovating current engineering standards to incorporate advancing technologies, identifying hazards and mitigation strategies under Health and Safety/CDM requirements, and maintaining professional relationships with contractors, peers, and internal customers. You will also need to manage and prioritise your own workload while supporting projects across South East Water’s supply areas, which may require travel to various sites.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure commissioning and handover plans are complete and robust for each project.
• Support the delivery of high-quality outputs that meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant and equipment.
• Undertake on-site inspections, surveys, and witness testing to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and site owners to close out projects successfully.
• Train and ensure Operations teams are familiar with the functionality of new equipment being commissioned.
• Review design solutions and commissioning plans in line with standards, legislation, and specifications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with peers, contractors, and internal teams to support project delivery.

You'll need:

• HNC or Degree in Engineering or equivalent training.
• Substantial experience with MEICA-based installations.
• Extensive technical expertise in MEICA installations and commissioning, with sound judgment in complex scenarios.
• Knowledge and experience of water utility plant and process equipment.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong technical report writing, editorial, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve defects and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Competence in reviewing documents such as O&M manuals, RAMS, SAT, and commissioning plans.

It will be a bonus if you have:

• Working towards EngTech or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and VSD equipment and their applications.
• Basic online PLC/HMI code verification.
• Understanding of PLC control networks, SCADA/Telemetry solutions, and NIS Regulations related to site-based software infrastructure.
• Willingness to train in skill sets not currently held.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. 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? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website. 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.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team.

Compensation package: Salary - £48,000 - £52,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) + Company Van