Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer
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. You will report to the Senior Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer, ensuring compliance with company engineering standards and liaising with stakeholders to enable effective commissioning activities.
Summary
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? We have two opportunities: one covering our supply area in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey, and another focusing on our Kent and Sussex network.
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.
Skills / Qualifications / Experience
- HNC or degree in Engineering or equivalent training.
- Substantial experience with MEICA‑based installations.
- Extensive technical expertise in MEICA installations and commissioning, with sound judgement 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.
Bonus
- 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).
Equal Opportunity
We recognise creativity comes from not similarity. We are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across religion and other diversity areas. We are committed to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all through 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.
Compensation package
- Salary £48,000 – £52,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) + company van.
Application
To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career 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, you will need to pass background, reference, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!