At a Glance
- Tasks: Take ownership of commissioning major water and wastewater infrastructure projects on-site.
- Company: Join a leading company focused on sustainable water solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Enjoy structured training and clear progression into senior roles.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by bringing vital systems to life and solving practical challenges.
- Qualifications: HNC/Degree in relevant field and experience in commissioning water or wastewater plants.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Process Commissioning Engineer - Water / Wastewater
Location
Newport, Wales
Type
- Permanent or Contract, Full-Time | Site-based with travel
- Why this role stands out
Prefer being on site rather than behind a desk? This is a role where you'll take full ownership of bringing major infrastructure assets into operation.
You’ll take newly built treatment systems and turn them into fully operational, compliant assets, working hands‑on with process plant, MEICA systems and live environments.
It’s a position with real responsibility, high visibility, and the opportunity to see the direct results of your work every day.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver commissioning strategies for process plant, including sequencing, FAT/SAT and performance testing
- Lead on‑site commissioning of process and MEICA assets, ensuring systems meet design intent and regulatory requirements
- Manage commissioning through construction, including outage planning, programme coordination and client liaison
- Produce and manage commissioning documentation (RAMS, ITPs, QA records, handover packs)
- Carry out testing, optimisation and performance validation, including site‑based analysis
- Maintain strong safety standards, including process/COSHH compliance
- Coordinate subcontractors and support installation and commissioning interfaces
- Support and mentor junior engineers where required
- The work
You'll be delivering a varied mix of projects across
- Clean water and wastewater treatment works
- Process plant upgrades and new build schemes
- Infrastructure assets, reservoirs and related systems
- What they're looking for
- HNC / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience commissioning water or wastewater/process plant
- Strong understanding of MEICA systems within a construction environment
- Proven fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability
- Experience producing commissioning documentation and deliverables
- CSCS / SSSTS (or willingness to obtain)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
- Knowledge of P&IDs, process instrumentation and WIMES standards
- Experience working with subcontractors and delivery teams
- Financial & benefits
- Salary up to £60,000 + package
- Pension matched between 4.5% - 7%
- Annual bonus scheme
- Professional membership fees paid
- Work-life balance & wellbeing
- 33 days holiday (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical, life assurance and health screening
- Flexible working arrangements
- Family & flexibility
- 26 weeks' paid maternity/adoption leave
- Enhanced paternity/partner leave
- Additional leave for carers
- Development & progression
- Structured training, mentorship and cross‑discipline exposure
- Early responsibility and ownership of projects
- Clear progression into Senior or Lead Commissioning roles
- Long‑term pipeline of secure AMP framework work
- Why apply
This is a role where you'll move beyond supporting delivery and instead own the stage where projects are proven, tested and brought to life.
If you enjoy solving problems on site, working with real assets, and making sure systems actually perform as designed, this is a genuinely rewarding opportunity.
If this aligns with your experience, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
- Leon Smith
- Desired Skills and Experience
- Process Commissioning (Water / Wastewater)
- MEICA Commissioning (Mechanical, Electrical, ICA)
- FAT / SAT Testing & Validation
- Water Treatment & Wastewater Technologies
- Commissioning Strategy & Lifecycle Delivery
- RAMS / ITPs / Commissioning Documentation
- P&IDs / Process Instrumentation & Control
- Fault Finding & Performance Optimisation
- Health & Safety / COSHH / CDM Compliance
- Stakeholder & Subcontractor Coordination
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