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Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer Location - Luton We are recruiting for Commissioning Manager to effectively deliver the commissioning of wastewater and sludge treatment process plant from completion of construction through to…

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Posted 16 June 2026

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Commissioning Engineer
Location - Luton

We are recruiting for Commissioning Manager to effectively deliver the commissioning of wastewater and sludge treatment process plant from completion of construction through to successful Take-Over.
- Electrical inspection of cable terminations and glanding in the field and producing marked-up as-built electrical drawings,
- Identify and resolve electrical issues through effective fault finding and troubleshooting,
- Testing and commissioning of electrical power and ICA control systems including motors, setting up inverter drives, magnetic flow meters, pressure transducers, level instrumentation and valve actuators,
- Functional testing of analogue and digital signals to the PLC and SCADA,
- Initial start-up and wet commissioning of pumps, blowers, gas boosters, sludge screens, mixing pumps and gas compressors in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
- Functionality testing of process plant as part of Site Acceptance Testing,
- Completion of detailed commissioning reports to support Take-Over,
- Ensure commissioning activities comply with Electrical Site Safety Rules and Health and Safety regulations.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities
- Supply, Design and Delivery (including Health, Safety, Environment and Welfare)
- Specific experience in electrical engineering design on capital water projects.
- The ability to take full responsibility for producing, checking, and approving commissioning test sheets,
- Work with the delivery team to organise the methodology for shut down / removal from service of plant in a timely fashion.
- Providing support to contractors as well as ensuring company standards in health & safety, environmental and quality are being met by the supply chain.
Quality Assurance, Handover and Commissioning
- Support the implementation and monitoring of Business Assurance Systems (BAS) policies and procedures.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the Project Brief and Asset Standards
- Manage DALUX (Quality Handover Portal) to ensure documents mirror what has been delivered on site and are line with the Contract Requirements.
- Engaging with the Supply Chain and support the contractor deliver the Take-Over Testing.
Commercial, Programme and Planning
- Support with work relating to financial forecasts and reviews with Commercial Team
- Escalate where expectations are not met and identify areas of opportunity and improvement
- Implement and monitor day-to-day activities (Short Interval Control), in line with short, medium and Contract Programme.
- Cooperate and coordinate with all stakeholders including the client-side, internal and supply chain to ensure the project outcomes are achieved.

Skills Experience and Knowledge
- A minimum City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 qualified,
- Knowledge and experience of Wastewater and Sludge Treatment processes
- ECS (JIB) Gold Card holder,
- Experience in supervising electrical installation on capital projects with a minimum 4 day qualification in safety (such as IOSH, SSSTS or SMSTS),
- CSCS and Or CPCS Card,
- Strong technical background in Electrical Engineering,
- Experience of carrying out Authorised Person (LV) duties,
- The ability to effectively engage others to achieve project goals and to operate on a variety of diverse tasks, with a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
- The ability to work in complex organisations in a team environment and develop relationships and rapport with external clients and internal colleagues.
- The able to take full responsibility for producing, checking and completing inspection and test sheets and other necessary documentation required for Take-Over

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