Commissioning Engineer - Water & Wastewater in Greater Manchester

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Contract: 12-month rolling contract
IR35: Outside IR35
Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the Bury office, with site attendance as required
Rate: Up to £600 per day (DOE)

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery and commissioning of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This is a long-term contract opportunity, structured as a 12-month rolling engagement and advertised as outside IR35, offering continuity of work alongside a hybrid working arrangement in Bury.

• Develop commissioning plans, programmes and associated documentation.
• Review engineering designs to ensure assets can be commissioned effectively.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with Project Managers, Designers, Contractors and site teams.
• Inspect installations against design specifications.
• Undertake pre-commissioning checks and functional testing.
• Test mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues arising during commissioning.
• Manage performance and process testing to demonstrate compliance with client requirements.
• Produce commissioning documentation, test records and handover packs.
• Support operational teams during system start-up and training where required.
• Ensure commissioning activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.

• Commissioning experience across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Previous experience within water, wastewater, utilities, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, treatment processes and associated plant.
• Demonstrable fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and safe systems of work.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

This would suit an experienced water-sector Commissioning Engineer looking for a long-term contract with a combination of office-based engineering and project/site commissioning.

To discuss the contract in confidence, apply or contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh - .