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Commissioning Engineer

Glasgow
4 weeks ago
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My Client is recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer in the Water Sector

Based from Glasgow this is a site based role and will incur travel throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands.

As an M&E Commissioning Engineer you will be part of our MEICA Delivery team who are responsible for the installation, delivery, commissioning and handover of all the MEICA elements of the Company portfolio of works in water and waste water.
Working as part of a Joint Venture responsible for the design and delivery of the SR21 portfolio of works on behalf of Scottish water.
What will you be doing?

You'll collaborate with the SHEQ department and project teams to ensure high-quality project delivery. Support the MEICA Commissioning Manager by overseeing commissioning activities to meet time, cost, and quality targets. Coordinate with planners to align MEICA commissioning programmes with overall project timelines. Develop phase-specific Commissioning Plans and maintain a detailed commissioning diary for stakeholder review. Manage subcontractor labour on-site, ensuring safe systems of work are properly documented and appraised.

What you'll bring

Technically qualified to carry out the role of MEICA commissioning engineer
Hold a technical qualification of a minimum of ONC
Experience working as a commissioning engineer in the Water Sector
Experience in Profibus would be beneficial
Full understanding of WIMES
Experience in Instrumentation Controls and Automation
Understanding of SW telemetry systems
Full Driving license

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