We are looking to strengthen our Commissioning team with a Senior Commissioning Engineer based in Christchurch, Dorset. You will report directly to the Commissioning Manager and be responsible for ensuring successful wet commissioning, start‑up and process commissioning of water projects, and may manage other commissioning staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure safe and compliant wet and process commissioning of allocated projects.
* Carry out wet and process testing personally according to your training, and supervise and sign off sub‑contractor commissioning activities.
* Produce or approve RAMS for all commissioning stages.
* Review and monitor commissioning‑related project risks.
* Liaise with the Design team to ensure plant commissioning requirements are incorporated at design stage and included in appropriate scope of works.
* Review design deliverables, including FDS, equipment and instrument lists, P&IDs, control philosophy and telemetry requirements.
* Produce or approve Commissioning Plans in conjunction with design intent.
* Produce the initial Commissioning Programme.
* Prepare training plans, organise specialist training by equipment suppliers and personally deliver training where appropriate.
* Arrange and minute progress & commissioning meetings.
* Compile commissioning documentation and deliverables.
* Carry out commissioning strategy reviews and documentation.
* Liaise with subcontractors regarding commissioning deliverables and interfaces.
* Assist Training Coordinators in compilation of training deliverables and engage in SW training sessions.
* Assist O&M Coordinators in compilation and review of O&M manuals.
* Ensure commissioning log / daily diaries and any other information from engineers is distributed as required.
* Produce take over reports.
* Liaise with whole scheme delivery team, including client, site team and subcontractors.
About You
* Proven process commissioning experience.
* 5 years experience of water operations.
* Practical knowledge of water processes.
* A valid clean UK driving license.
* CSCS card or SHEA Water Card.
* EUSR Water Hygiene Card.
Technical Competencies
* Relevant apprenticeship, certificate, diploma or degree (process control, chemical engineering or environmental science).
* Extensive experience commissioning within the water industry.
* Knowledge of water, wastewater or sludge treatment processes.
Behavioural Competencies
* Good communication skills.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Calm and professional manner.
* Willing to travel to site as required.
* Willing to work weekends or nights if required.
About Us
MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long‑term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, we operate both as a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances. We believe people matter and foster a diverse workforce that delivers innovative thinking. We support veterans, promote mental health, and live our values daily.
What MWH Offer
* A competitive salary.
* Hybrid working (job needs dependent).
* Car/car allowance (job needs dependent).
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
* Contribution pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Health insurance.
* Private medical insurance.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass etc.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
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