Commissioning Engineer

Employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Location: London, South East England, GB

Salary: £500 - £600

Job type: FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY, Work From Home

Posted: 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Senior Commissioning Engineer (MEICA) Tier 1 Contractor | City of London | 12-Month Contract | £500-£600/dayA leading Tier 1 contractor is looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across London. The RoleYou'll lead commissioning activities from design through to handover, ensuring safe, efficient and snag-free delivery of complex MEICA systems.Key Responsibilities Manage commissioning, testing and system integration activities. Lead FATs, SATs and handover processes. Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and installation teams. Review technical documentation including P&IDs, FDS, electrical and mechanical drawings. Produce commissioning plans, progress reports and project documentation. Support ECI, site surveys and design reviews. Ensure SHEQ compliance and quality standards are maintained throughout. Deliver training to client operations and maintenance teams. About You Proven commissioning experience with a main contractor in the UK water sector. Strong knowledge of MEICA installation and commissioning. Experience delivering projects through to successful handover. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead site teams and manage multiple stakeholders. Essential HNC, Degree or equivalent engineering qualification. ECS/CSCS Card. Water Hygiene Card. SSSTS or SMSTS. First Aid at Work. BS7671 18th Edition. Desirable CompEx. AP Status (Electrical or Mechanical). If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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