Job Description

Commissioning Lead
Location: Winchester
Rate: £600 p/d (Outside IR35/LTD Company)
Duration: 12 months +/Ongoing

Sector: Water / Wastewater AMP8
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead to join a dynamic team working on large-scale water infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on role where you will oversee and deliver the full spectrum of commissioning activities, from dry testing to process start-up. You will report to the Commissioning Manager and may supervise a team of commissioning staff and subcontractors to achieve successful project outcomes.
We can consider people from an Electrical/EICA or Process Engineering background.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate all aspects of electrical, instrumentation, control, and process commissioning for major water treatment projects.
Perform hands-on dry, wet, and process testing where required, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.
Supervise and verify subcontractor commissioning activities.
Review, produce, and approve RAMS, commissioning plans, and related documentation.
Identify, monitor, and mitigate commissioning risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure commissioning requirements are embedded in project specifications and scope.
Assess design deliverables such as functional design specifications, equipment lists, P&IDs, control philosophies, and telemetry requirements.
Prepare and manage commissioning schedules and progress reports.
Organize and deliver specialist equipment training sessions for team members.
Chair commissioning meetings, record minutes, and track follow-up actions.
Contribute to O&M manual preparation and ensure accurate commissioning records are maintained.
Provide takeover reports and support knowledge transfer across the delivery team.
Candidate Profile:
Essential:
Proven experience in electrical or process commissioning within water or environmental infrastructure projects.
Minimum 5 years' experience in water, wastewater, or sludge treatment operations.
Strong practical knowledge of treatment processes and systems.
Valid UK driving licence.
CSCS or SHEA Water Card.
EUSR Water Hygiene Card.
Technical Qualifications & Skills:
Relevant apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, or degree (Electrician, M&E Maintenance, Process Control, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Science).
Extensive commissioning experience within water treatment or similar process industries.
Deep understanding of water, wastewater, and sludge treatment processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on commissioning and leading complex projects from testing to operational handover.