Fawkes & Reece

commissioning engineer

Bristol BS2 8EG

Key information

Pay
£550 to £650 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
23 Oct 2026
Closing date
6 Nov 2026

About this role

About the role of

Commissioning Engineer

As the Commissioning Engineer you will be responsible for carrying out commissioning activities on engineering projects across the UK water sector. The role ensures that mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems are safely tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with design intent, client requirements, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities as Commissioning Engineer

  • Commissioning Delivery
  • Safety, Health, Environmental & Compliance
  • Stake Holder Communication
  • Documentation & Handover
  • Key / Internal Interfaces
  • External Interfaces

Key

Experience as a Commissioning Engineer

  • Proven hands-on commissioning experience in water and/or energy sectors
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems (MEICA)
  • Execution of pre-commissioning, start-up, functional testing, and performance testing
  • Experience supporting system start-up, fault finding, and defect rectification
  • Experience commissioning PLC, SCADA, and automation-heavy systems
  • Proven experience in water sector projects
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and inspections (EA, DWI, HSE)

Key Requirements for this

Commissioning Engineer position

  • NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND+ in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • ECS/CSCS
  • COMPEX, or similar technical qualifications.

What to do next

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