Water Treatment & Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental compliance specialist is seeking a Water Treatment & Pre-Commissioning Engineer to ensure quality and technical excellence in industrial heating and chilled water systems. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in UK systems, relevant qualifications, and a full UK driving licence. This role will involve direct client interaction and technical reporting in the M4 Corridor and wider South West.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Excellent Package

Qualifications

• Proven, hands-on experience as a Water Treatment or Pre-Commissioning Engineer in the UK.
• Specific expertise in industrial/commercial closed-loop heating/cooling systems.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence is essential for this field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the installation, testing, cleaning, and chemical flushing of industrial heating and chilled systems.
• Execute all work strictly in line with industry best practice.
• Produce detailed, professional reports and documentation for complex pre-commissioning works.

Skills

Closed System Expertise

Chemical cleaning and flushing protocols

Client communication

Education

Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds/WMS/BOHS)

Job description

Water Treatment & Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: Water Treatment & Pre‑Commissioning Engineer

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 pa + Company Vehicle & Excellent Package (Negotiable for exceptional, senior experience)

Location: Field‑based (Wiltshire, Berkshire, M4 Corridor, South West) – Ideal base for coverage of industrial projects across Southern England (excluding inner London).

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Candidate must be based in the UK with the right to work without sponsorship.

About the Opportunity

We are urgently partnering with a highly respected, growing environmental compliance specialist based in Southern England. This is a critical new hire for their rapidly expanding Water Management division, allowing them to bring specialist services in‑house and increase service delivery capacity.

The business is seeking a high‑calibre Specialist Water Treatment & Pre‑Commissioning Engineer to focus on complex, industrial heating and chilled water systems. You will be key to unlocking significant new profitability for the business, driving quality and technical excellence on major projects across the M4 Corridor and wider South West.

What You'll Be Doing

• Closed System Expertise: Lead on the installation, testing, cleaning, and chemical flushing of industrial heating and chilled systems.


• Compliance & Auditing: Execute all work strictly in line with industry best practice, including BSRIA BG29 (Pre‑Commission Cleaning of Water Systems) and BG50.


• Water Hygiene: Conduct all standard Water Hygiene tasks (ACOP L8, HSG274), including Legionella monitoring, temperature checks, and CWST disinfections.


• Technical Reporting: Produce detailed, professional reports and documentation for complex pre‑commissioning works.


• Client Relationships: Act as the technical expert on site, building strong, positive relationships with clients and project managers.

What We're Looking For

• Focused UK Experience: Proven, hands‑on experience as a Water Treatment or Pre‑Commissioning Engineer in the UK, with specific expertise in industrial/commercial closed‑loop heating/cooling systems (not just domestic plumbing).


• Essential Technical Knowledge: Strong and demonstrable experience with chemical cleaning and flushing protocols, specifically to BSRIA BG29 guidelines.


• Qualifications: Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds/WMS/BOHS) are highly valued.


• Location: Ideally located in or near the M4 corridor (Wiltshire, Berkshire, Swindon, Bristol area) to efficiently cover the project patch.


• Professionalism: Highly self‑motivated, quality‑driven, and excellent at client communication and service.


• Driving Licence: Full, clean UK Driving Licence is essential for this field‑based role.