Commissioning Engineer

About the role Join Oteca as an infrastructure provider at the forefront of clean water and wastewater innovation. In this role, you will take charge of commissioning excellence across a portfolio of complex projects, ensuring seamless integration of MEICA systems that provide essential services to communities throughout North West England.

This role offers a combination of site-based and project work, requiring flexibility in working location and hours to meet project demands. It provides the opportunity to develop your technical expertise. As the business is growing with speed, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and progress your career within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities: Commissioning: Lead commissioning delivery for allocated projects, bringing new assets into operation and working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment with scope and timelines. Documentation: Produce and sign off on Commissioning Documentation (including commissioning plans, sequences, RAMS, and ITPs) and ensure all Design Documentation (including electrical drawings, P&IDs and system architecture) is updated and finalised to as-built versions. Systems Commissioning: Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and Instrumentation and Control Systems Site Readiness: Lead Worksite Readiness Reviews and coordinate activities with clients and subcontractors, including FAT, SAT and Client witness test activities. ICA & Automation: Direct the commissioning of Instrumentation, Drives and MCCs, PLC and HMI systems, ensuring full ICA Combined functionality. Project Coordination: Actively communicate and engage in collaborative commissioning meetings, report progress and assess the impact of changes through effective Project Coordination & Communication. HSE & Compliance: Enforce strict Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) rules.

About you We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset with attentional to detail, and the ability to take ownership of commissioning activities.

Essential Skills: Electrical competence: Authorised to work with systems up to 400v and a strong grasp of electrical fundamentals and fault finding. Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of MEICA systems, PLCs, MCCs, and a wide range of instrumentation (pressure, flow, quality), supported by technical qualifications in relevant engineering subjects and practical experience commissioning these systems. Problem-Solving: Problem-Solving & Diagnostics skills to identify and resolve complex system faults during the commissioning phase. Full UK Driving Licence with use of own vehicle for work. BS7671 (18th Edition) IET Wiring Regulations.

Desirable Skills: Experience acting as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) or Appointed Person (AP). DSEAR awareness or CompEx certification. Electrical / Instrumentation qualified - HNC / HND / Degree. CSCS / ECS Card and SSSTS / SMSTS. Experience with industrial networks (Profibus / Profinet) Experience with end-to-end testing of telemetry systems.

Who Are We? We are a dynamic, growing business offering a supportive and professional working environment, with clear opportunities for career progression and ongoing development. We actively invest in our people, providing the support and training needed to build skills and long-term capability.

Although a relatively young company, we bring over a decade of industry relationships and have quickly established ourselves as a reliable, efficient, and effective partner for OT, commissioning, and telemetry delivery.

We recognise that our success is built on the performance and commitment of our team. As a result, we have a focus for work-life balance, recognising contribution, and rewarding high performance. As we continue to grow, there is real opportunity to shape your role and progress within the business.

Our Commitment to You We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We invest in the long-term training and modern equipment our teams need to deliver excellence.

What We Offer in Return We recognise that our success is built on the capability and commitment of our people, and we are focused on creating an environment where individuals can develop and progress. Competitive Salary: £42K - £49K based on experience and qualifications. Holiday Allowance: 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) with options to buy or sell annual leave. Enhanced company pension scheme and Death in Service Policy. Professional Growth: We pay for your annual professional membership fees and provide tailored leadership development programmes. Performance: Generous bonus structure and opportunities for customer-based overtime.

Working Arrangements You will typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, flexibility is required, as some evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines. The role will involve a mix of office and site-based work, with regular travel and occasional time away from home depending on project requirements.

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