Commissioning Engineer (Contract) in Kent
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Job Description
We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.*\n As a Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful installation, testing, and commissioning of MEICA elements in capital delivery projects. Reporting to the Senior Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer, you will ensure compliance with company engineering standards and specifications, while liaising with stakeholders to enable effective commissioning activities. \nWe have 2 opportunities to join us - 1 mainly focused on covering our supply area in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey and another role that will predominantly focus on our Kent and Sussex network.\n This role involves challenging and innovating current engineering standards to incorporate advancing technologies, identifying hazards and mitigation strategies under Health and Safety/CDM requirements, and maintaining professional relationships with contractors, peers, and internal customers.
You will also need to manage and prioritise your own workload while supporting projects across South East Water’s supply areas, which may require travel to various sites. \n*We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth. \n* Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.
\n*Ensure commissioning and handover plans are complete and robust for each project. \n* Support the delivery of high-quality outputs that meet business and regulatory requirements. \n* Drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant and equipment.
\n* Undertake on-site inspections, surveys, and witness testing to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. \n* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and site owners to close out projects successfully. \n* Review design solutions and commissioning plans in line with standards, legislation, and specifications.
\n* Develop and maintain strong relationships with peers, contractors, and internal teams to support project delivery. \n*HNC or Degree in Engineering or equivalent training. \n* Substantial experience with MEICA-based installations.
\n* Extensive technical expertise in MEICA installations and commissioning, with sound judgment in complex scenarios. \n* Knowledge and experience of water utility plant and process equipment. \n* Strong technical report writing, editorial, and oral communication skills.
\n* Competence in reviewing documents such as O&M manuals, RAMS, SAT, and commissioning plans. \n*Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and VSD equipment and their applications. \n* Basic online PLC/HMI code verification.
\n* Understanding of PLC control networks, SCADA/Telemetry solutions, and NIS Regulations related to site-based software infrastructure. \n* Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. \n* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
\n* Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. \n* Cycle to work scheme. \n* Health cash plan.
\n* Life assurance. \n* Wellbeing related benefits. \n* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
\nEveryone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone\n We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water. \n*To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.
\n* It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. \n* South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent \n Casual dress \n* Company events \n* Company pension \n* Health & wellbeing programme \n* Life insurance \n* Sick pay \n* Work from home \n Bachelor's ()\n Work Location: Hybrid remote in Snodland ME6 5AH
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