Senior Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Lead commissioning of MEICA systems for water projects, managing teams and client integration.

Key Responsibilities

• meica installation
• commissioning
• testing
• safety compliance
• client integration
• documentation

Tasks

-Ensure all MEICA installation work meets the technical requirements of the project, including client specifications / Asset Standards and where applicable the Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Standards (WIMES) -Organise and manage supervision of MEICA installation, Testing and Commissioning -Ensure Electrical & Mechanical safety rules are applied and adhered to -Ensure that the training plan content is delivered in accordance with the programme requirements for the project, including the coordination of suppliers / subcontractors where specialist training is necessary. -Working with the client Asset Operations Team to ensure full integration with the existing assets are maintained -Engaging with the client Asset Integrator to ensure that the project takeover deliverables list is fully agreed and understood – to assist with MEICA & commissioning deliverables associated with completion in a timely manner including if required attendance of review meetings. -Ensuring all paperwork is up to date, and operation and maintenance information from subcontractors is passed onto the document control team. -Ensuring the development of the Project Commissioning Plan, Commissioning Strategy and Commissioning documentation are completed in a timely manner and meets with the project scope and deliverables, interfaces and constraints are clearly identified. To provide an outline commissioning strategy at outline design stage and developing that philosophy into detailed commissioning plan at completion of design leading into project award. Regular monitoring in the delivery of the commissioning documentation in line with the project delivery requirements. To ensure project MEICA & Commissioning status reporting is provided on a regular basis -Carry out Wet Commissioning with the assistance of key delivery partners / supply chain -Ensuring MEICA & Commissioning team complete the required paperwork in a timely manner, ensuring all necessary inspection & tests of works incl Supply chain packages -Engage with specialist support functions including DSEAR, Technical Authors, Document Controllers to ensure early engagement and clear understanding of project needs and deliverables including timescales -Ensuring a full appreciation of the MEICA requirements of the project including a full understanding of the commissioning requirements and interfaces with existing equipment and processes -Ensure robust engagement and delivery off & in site testing -Ensure regular MEICA & Commissioning programme updates are included within the main contract programme in collaboration with the planner, and that regular commissioning meetings are held at the necessary intervals -Ensure all MEICA & Commissioning snags and outstanding works are cleared whilst the relevant contractors are on site -Ensure that all the latest Galliford Try MEICA & Commissioning processes and procedures are adhered to -Ensure pre-takeover operational requirements are planned, completed and evidenced – to ensure suitable resource is identified -Responsible for the Commissioning delivery of the assigned project portfolio -Coordinate sufficient competent resources for projects/programs, working closely with Head of Delivery / Operations Manager(s) and the BU Head of MEICA & Commissioning -Ensure coordination of MEICA & Commissioning activities with Galliford Try / Subcontract resources to ensure that the project specific requirements and programme are met

Requirements

• meica
• commissioning
• water treatment
• bs7671
• cscs
• smsts

What You Bring

-Demonstrated experience managing a multi-discipline team, emphasizing customer satisfaction and sustained motivation throughout extended delivery periods. -Be able to demonstrate the ability in site management and delivery of MEICA / Commissioning and manage the interface with the Client on a regular basis including the prompt resolution of issues affecting project progress -In-depth working knowledge of water treatment processes, systems, and typical M&E plant/systems/equipment. -Be able to demonstrate a structured approach to the commissioning of plant, equipment and processes used within the water industry -Proven knowledge of successfully and safely commissioning complex projects within the water industry in a contracting environment. -Good financial and commercial awareness, capable of recognizing and detailing the impact of change. -Be able to demonstrate MEICA & Commissioning delivery though to successful project Takeover -Be able to demonstrate an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment used in the water industry. -BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations – 18th Edition -Driving license -Have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office applications to facilitate the creation and presentation of reports as required. -DSEAR awareness CompEx ExF or equivalent -PROFIBUS Commissioning and Maintenance -First Aid at Work -Ability to provide Line Management support to a small-to-medium-sized team, preferably with an industry-recognized qualification, in a shared working environment, focusing on efficient and quality completion. -SMSTS (preferred) with SSSTS -CSCS or ECS card in an appropriate discipline -City & Guilds Authorised Person Module

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Benefits

-Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -EUSR National Water Hygiene Card -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -Cycle to Work schemes -Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -Comprehensive pension plan -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -A wide range of corporate discounts

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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