Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer - Process / EICA (Water) Salary: Up to £450 per day - Outside IR35 Location: Bournemouth Type: Contract | Site-based About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to support the safe and compliant delivery of water projects. Reporting directly to the Commissioning Manager, you will take responsibility for wet commissioning, start-up, and process commissioning activities on site. This is a hands-on role requiring strong process and EICA knowledge, with responsibility for supervising commissioning staff and subcontractors where required. About the Client: Our client is an established integrated design and build provider operating within the UK water sector. They deliver complex infrastructure projects across long-term frameworks and are recognised for their technical capability, collaborative delivery approach, and strong safety culture. Key Responsibilities: Ensure safe and compliant wet and process commissioning of water projects Carry out wet and process testing in line with training and competence Supervise, review, and sign off subcontractor commissioning activities Produce and approve RAMS for all commissioning stages Identify, review, and manage commissioning-related project risks Liaise with the Design team to ensure commissioning requirements are embedded at design stage Review design deliverables including FDS, P&IDs, equipment lists, control philosophy, and telemetry requirements Produce or approve Commissioning Plans aligned to design intent Develop and manage Commissioning Programmes Prepare and deliver training plans, including supplier-led and on-site training Chair and minute commissioning and progress meetings Compile commissioning documentation, logs, daily diaries, and take-over reports Support O&M and Training Coordinators with manuals and deliverables Liaise closely with the wider scheme delivery team, including client representatives, site teams, and subcontractors What Our Client is Looking For: Essential Experience & Qualifications: Proven water process commissioning experience Minimum 5 years' experience in water operations Strong practical knowledge of water treatment processes Relevant technical qualification (apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, or degree in process control, chemical engineering, or environmental science) Valid UK driving licence CSCS card or SHEA Water Card EUSR Water Hygiene Card Technical Knowledge: Extensive commissioning experience within water treatment Strong understanding of process and EICA systems Behavioural Competencies: Clear, confident communicator Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Calm, professional, and solutions-focused Comfortable working fully site-based Flexible to work nights or weekends if required What Our Client Offers: Contract rate up to £450 per day (Outside IR35) Long-term water project pipeline Well-defined commissioning scope Supportive site and delivery teams Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold a valid UK driving licence. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.TPBN1_UKTJ
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Senior Commissioning Engineer - Process / EICA