commissioning engineer


Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Salary:	£550 to £650 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS2 8EG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

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:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please don't hesitate to call Joe on

07701325889 for a confidential consultation.

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