Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer - Water Industry
Location: South Yorkshire and the Midlands
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 per annum - 40 hours per week + Company car or Car allowance (circa £6,000)
Permanent | Full time | Early finish on a Friday
Hybrid - Site / Office / WFH split
Sector: Water, Energy
An established engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to join their specialist water division.
This is a permanent, field-based position supporting water and wastewater projects across South Yorkshire and the Midlands. You will take responsibility for commissioning process control systems, instrumentation and associated electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring systems are safely tested, documented and brought into operation.
This role suits an engineer with strong practical commissioning experience who can lead on-site work, solve technical problems, and communicate confidently with clients, project teams, subcontractors, and software integration specialists.
What you'll be doing
Planning, coordinating and delivering commissioning activities across water and wastewater projects.
Commissioning process control systems, instrumentation, equipment and automation systems.
Working with level, pressure and flow instrumentation, telemetry systems, Profibus and associated controls.
Liaising with software integration teams to support the full commissioning of systems.
Producing commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, reports and supporting documentation.
Developing commissioning-specific documentation, including test records and handover information.
Developing single-line diagrams, block cable diagrams and termination or loop diagrams for formal drawing by others.
Managing assigned maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning work professionally and safely.
Ensuring work is delivered to agreed programmes, budgets, quality standards and client expectations.
Identifying technical issues during commissioning and implementing practical solutions.
Coordinating with clients, project managers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring work is completed to the required standard.
Supporting tenders, quotations, design reviews, procurement and project planning where required.
Providing clear progress updates and maintaining accurate project and commissioning re...
Senior Commissioning Engineer employer: Technical Partners
Join a leading engineering consultancy that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible 95% home-based working arrangement. With competitive salaries, annual performance bonuses, and opportunities to work on high-profile projects in the energy sector, this role as a C&I Commissioning Engineer provides a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. You'll have the chance to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on major infrastructure projects across the UK.
