Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a major Tier 1 joint venture delivering AMP8 works across the Southern Water framework. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the delivery of key water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs.

About the Role

You will play a key role in delivering commissioning activities across water and wastewater projects, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and handed over safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, you will support the full commissioning lifecycle from installation through to final handover and client training.

Duties will include:

Leading and coordinating commissioning, installation, and system integration

Developing and implementing commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation

Overseeing FAT and SAT testing, ensuring equipment is fully tested and ready for delivery

Carrying out hands-on commissioning, fault finding, and defect resolution

Supervising subcontractor installations and ensuring compliance with ITPs and QA standards

Reviewing technical documentation including P&IDs, FDS, and schematics

Supporting client training and handover processes

Monitoring supply chain performance and driving continuous improvement

Providing progress updates and reporting to senior management

Requirements

Essential:

HNC / Degree in Engineering or relevant apprenticeship (NVQ)

Minimum 3 years’ experience commissioning within the water industry

Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation and commissioning

Experience delivering commissioning through to project handover

ECS / CSCS card, Water Hygiene, SSSTS or SMSTS

BS7671 18th Edition and First Aid at Work

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

Chartered or working towards (MICE, IMechE, MCIOB)

CompEx qualification

Experience supervising site teams

Knowledge of water/wastewater processes and standards