Green Folk
Commissioning Engineer
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Commissioning Engineer
Location: Exeter
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 package
Security Clearance: BPSS Security Clearance Required
The Opportunity
Due to our successful appointment to a new framework, we are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our Infrastructure – Water South team, supporting wastewater projects for Southwest Water across Devon.
Working as part of our project delivery team, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and supporting the commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and process systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and ready for successful handover to our client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential water infrastructure that benefits local communities.
Key Duties
- Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of commissioning activities, including commissioning procedures, plans, and handover documentation.
- Review designs, specifications, and subcontractor documentation to identify commissioning risks and ensure installations are ready for testing and handover.
- Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives, attending commissioning meetings and coordinating site activities.
- Monitor commissioning progress, produce regular reports, organise client witnessing, sampling, and training, and assist with compiling O&M manuals.
- Support the resolution of commissioning and snagging issues through project completion and the defects liability period.
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About You
You will be a proactive and organized individual with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions within the water sector.
You will bring:
- Experience or knowledge of commissioning within the wastewater or wider water industry.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
- Good IT skills and a methodical approach to planning and documentation.
- SMSTS and CSCS certification is required.
- A relevant engineering qualification is desirable.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7, and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness, and more
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.
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Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
By applying through Green Folk Recruitment, you consent to share your information with our client for recruitment purposes. We handle your data with care, aligning with our privacy policy for recruitment-related activities. Please be informed that all final hiring decisions rest solely with our client. Should you have any inquiries, kindly direct them to Green Folk Recruitment for a transparent and streamlined recruitment experience. Green Folk Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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