Water & Wastewater Commissioning Engineer – Devon

Tilbury Douglas; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our Infrastructure – Water South team, supporting wastewater projects across Devon. You will coordinate and support commissioning of mechanical, electrical and process systems, ensuring safe delivery and handover to our client.

Based in Exeter with travel to sites across the region, you will review designs, lead commissioning activities and liaise with subcontractors and client representatives to drive projects to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of commissioning within the wastewater or wider water industry.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
• Good IT skills and a methodical approach to planning and documentation.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification, with a willingness to travel to sites across the region.
• A relevant engineering qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of commissioning activities, including commissioning procedures, plans and handover documentation.
• Review designs, specifications and subcontractor documentation to identify commissioning risks and ensure installations are ready for testing and handover.
• Work closely with project teams, subcontractors and client representatives, attending commissioning meetings and coordinating site activities.
• Monitor commissioning progress, produce regular reports, organise client witnessing, sampling and training, and assist with compiling O&M manuals.
• Support the resolution of commissioning and snagging issues through project completion and the defects liability period.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Stakeholder communication

IT skills

SMSTS

CSCS

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering qualification (desirable)

Job description

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our Infrastructure – Water South team, supporting wastewater projects across Devon. You will coordinate and support commissioning of mechanical, electrical and process systems, ensuring safe delivery and handover to our client.

Based in Exeter with travel to sites across the region, you will review designs, lead commissioning activities and liaise with subcontractors and client representatives to drive projects to completion.