Commissioning Engineer (MEICA)...

Are you seeking a dynamic MEICA role where you can make an impact?

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

As a Site MEICA / Commissioning Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful installation, testing, and commissioning of MEICA elements in capital delivery projects. Reporting to the Senior Site MEICA / Commissioning Engineer, you will ensure compliance with company engineering standards and specifications, while liaising with stakeholders to enable effective commissioning activities.

We have 2 opportunities to join us - 1 mainly focused on covering our supply area in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey and another role that will predominantly focus on our Kent and Sussex network.

This role involves challenging and innovating current engineering standards to incorporate advancing technologies, identifying hazards and mitigation strategies under Health and Safety / CDM requirements, and maintaining professional relationships with contractors, peers, and internal customers. You will also need to manage and prioritise your own workload while supporting projects across South East Waters supply areas, which may require travel to various sites.

Youll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.

Well encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.

A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.

Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

What will you be accountable for?

Ensure commissioning and handover plans are complete and robust for each project.

Support the delivery of high-quality outputs that meet business and regulatory requirements.

Drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant and equipment.

Undertake on-site inspections, surveys, and witness testing to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and site owners to close out projects successfully.

Train and ensure Operations teams are familiar with the functionality of new equipment being commissioned.

Review design solutions and commissioning plans in line with standards, legislation, and specifications.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with peers, contractors, and internal teams to support project delivery.

What do you bring to the role?

Essential :

HNC or Degree in Engineering or equivalent training.

Substantial experience with MEICA-based installations.

Extensive technical expertise in MEICA installations and commissioning, with sound judgment in complex scenarios.

Knowledge and experience of water utility plant and process equipment.

Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong technical report writing, editorial, and oral communication skills.

Ability to identify and resolve defects and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Competence in reviewing documents such as O&M manuals, RAMS, SAT, and commissioning plans.

Desirable :

Working towards EngTech or Incorporated Engineer status.

Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and VSD equipment and their applications.

Basic online PLC / HMI code verification.

Understanding of PLC control networks, SCADA / Telemetry solutions, and NIS Regulations related to site-based software infrastructure.

Willingness to train in skill sets not currently held.

Familiarity with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

What can you expect from us?

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.

Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.

Paid volunteering days.

Cycle to work scheme.

Health cash plan.

Life assurance.

Wellbeing related benefits.

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes _ everyone

We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We believe that creativity comes from having diverse perspectives, rather than everyone being the same. Thats why we are excited about promoting inclusivity in terms of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.

Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure youre able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via

If this sounds like the opportunity youve been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency._

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : £48,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Benefits : Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Work from home

Education :

Bachelors (preferred)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Snodland ME6 5AH