Are you an experienced commissioning professional looking to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure? We are seeking a highly skilledMEICA Commissioning Engineerto join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering essential water and wastewater asset upgrades in Havant, Hampshire. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in projects transitioning from AMP7 into the AMP8 investment cycle, ensuring long-term project stability and success.
Responsibilities:- Commissioning Strategy:Author and manage Project Commissioning Plans and testing procedures from outline design through to full site execution.
- Compliance & Integration:Ensure all MEICA works adhere to water authority standards and WIMES regulations while coordinating with Asset Operations Teams to integrate new plant assets with live sites without disruption.
- Testing & Takeover:Manage the full testing lifecycle, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), dry testing, and full wet commissioning.
- Resolution:Lead the systematic resolution of site snags and performance trials to ensure a seamless transition to formal client Takeover.
- Documentation:Engage early with DSEAR specialists and OEM vendors to ensure O&M documentation is completed on schedule.
- Health & Safety:Establish and enforce rigorous safe systems of work in commissioning zones, applying strict mechanical/electrical safety rules and acting as an appointed LV Electrical Authorised Person (LV EAP) where required.
- Sector Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering MEICA and commissioning packages specifically within the UK water sector (AMP6, AMP7, or AMP8).
- Technical Breadth:Demonstrated working knowledge of pumps, switchgear, MCCs, telemetry, PLCs, chemical dosing, screens, and filtration assets.
- Mandatory Certifications:Full UK Driving Licence, CSCS/ECS Card, EUSR National Water Hygiene Card, SSSTS (minimum) or SMSTS (preferred), and BS7671 (18th Edition).
- Desirable Skills:Authorised Person Low Voltage Training (AP/EAP), DSEAR/CompEx ExF, PROFIBUS Commissioning, and First Aid at Work certification.
- Contract Type:Ongoing contract (AMP7 transitioning into AMP8)
- Rate:£450 - £500 per day depending on experience (LTD / Outside IR35 negotiable depending on determination)
- Location:Havant, Hampshire
- Start Date:Immediate / ASAP
If you are ready to take ownership of these critical delivery schemes and drive them to completion, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and we will be in touch.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
...
