Lead Commissioning Engineer

We are looking to strengthen our Clean Water project team with a Lead Commissioning Engineer, site based in Burham. A Lead Commissioning Engineer on water supply projects plays a pivotal role in ensuring that water treatment and distribution systems are installed, tested, and optimized to meet operational standards and regulatory requirements. This position is critical in transitioning a water supply project from construction to operational status, ensuring systems work safely, efficiently, and reliably before being handed over to operators. The Lead Engineer should lead a team of Commissioning Engineers to ensure that each project milestone is successfully achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and develop CMDP commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures tailored to the specific requirements of water supply systems, integrating package plant, pumping stations, process streams, and bespoke treatment solutions.
• Provide consultation into resourcing requirements and provide knowledge into the organisational structure of the team.
• Coordinate with project teams, including design, construction, and operational teams, to ensure a smooth transition through the commissioning phases.
• Review design deliverables, including FDS, equipment and instrument lists, P&IDs, control philosophy, and telemetry requirements.
• Define commissioning milestones and manage timelines to align with the overall project schedule.
• Lead the inspection and verification of equipment and systems to confirm that they are installed according to Statutory Requirements, design specifications, MED’s, WIME’s, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Conduct and oversee testing procedures for various systems, such as pressure testing, functional tests, and performance assessments for pumps, valves, control systems, and treatment units.
• Oversee the sign off FAT and SAT, and process witness tests.
• Conduct visual routine works site checks including security, safety, and housekeeping; report hazards and/or take appropriate action to resolve.
• Monitor water processes using process control equipment such as SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system), to identify issues and trends.
• Respond to process alarms generated via telemetry (problem notification); identify the issue remotely or on site, rectify issue or escalate.
• Identify and report asset faults; use the escalation process to report any issues and concerns.
• Monitor trends and respond with remedial action; use the escalation process to report any issues and concerns.
• Engage with internal and external customers such as contractors, regulators, and colleagues visiting the site.
• Apply hygiene procedures and Energy and Utilities Skills Register (EUSR) standards to clean water operations.
• Prepare data and reports to present during meetings, collating information in line with the SW Commissioning and Testing Standards manual.
• Maintain a high level of communication with SW Operators and Site owners.
• Assist with the development, planning, and delivery of SCO’s (Safe Control of Operations).
• Assist with the delivery and execution of the client requirements in the Projects WQRA (Water Quality Risk Assessment).
• Provide updates for the Site Operating Manual and assist O&M Coordinators in the compilation and review of O&M Manuals.
• Ensure that commissioning activities comply with industry standards, environmental regulations, and local authority guidelines.
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation and records to demonstrate compliance and quality assurance throughout the commissioning process.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders as necessary to obtain approvals or inspections.
• Attend / Chair Progress & Commissioning Meetings providing suitable presentations.
• Distribute Commissioning Log / Daily Diary’s and any other information from Engineers.
• Assist with the career development of any Apprentice, Trainee or Assistant commissioning Engineers.
• Work with the digital creations team to ensure the Commissioning approach can be visualised.
• Organise and prioritise work. Programme Management. Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate commissioning tasks within a larger project framework team.
• Identify risks and control measures. Follow health and safety and environmental legislation, regulations, and practice.
• Read and interpret information/data. Identify trends. Apply fault finding techniques.
• Proven Electrical/ICA commissioning experience. Determine action and follow procedure.
• Select and use tools and equipment; check/calibrate equipment.
• Use technology. Record information/complete documentation in accordance with CMDP and SW Commissioning and Standards Manual.