Strategic Water Process Commissioning Lead

Matchtech; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Process Commissioning Manager for the Water sector. The role is flexible with hybrid working, ideally around the North West, Midlands or Yorkshire.

You will lead the development of commissioning standards, act as the technical authority, and drive whole‑life performance from concept through to operation. You will shape the process commissioning strategy, define systems and safe methods of work, and collaborate with engineers and regulators to ensure commissioning

Qualifications

• Experience in process commissioning within the water or wastewater sector.
• Full lifecycle understanding from concept to operational readiness.
• Relevant water and safety qualifications desirable (e.g., IOSH/SMSTS) may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business-wide process commissioning strategy for non-infrastructure projects.
• Define and own company process commissioning systems, standards, templates and safe systems of work.
• Act as technical authority for process commissioning and provide escalation support for complex issues.
• Lead commissioning planning from early design stages to influence buildability and operability.
• Oversee water quality compliance, sampling strategies and regulatory readiness.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure commissioning‑readiness and compliance.
• Interface with clients, regulators, operational teams and stakeholders as senior commissioning lead.
• Support bids, early contractor involvement and framework mobilisation with commissioning input.
• Ensure commissioning documentation is robust, auditable and compliant.

Skills

Process commissioning

Water sector knowledge

Autonomous work

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Process Commissioning Manager for the Water sector. The role is flexible with hybrid working, ideally around the North West, Midlands or Yorkshire.

You will lead the development of commissioning standards, act as the technical authority, and drive whole‑life performance from concept through to operation. You will shape the process commissioning strategy, define systems and safe methods of work, and collaborate with engineers and regulators to ensure commissioning