Commissioning Engineer

Galliford Try Holdings plc
Uxbridge, Greater London
Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

LONDON

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for an Commissioning Engineer to join the team at Thames, a Galliford Try business.
  • Responsible for the Commissioning delivery of the assigned project
  • Ensuring a full appreciation of the MEICA requirements of the project including a full understanding of the commissioning requirements and interfaces with existing equipment and processes
  • Ensuring the development of the Project Commissioning Plan, Commissioning Strategy and Commissioning documentation are completed in a timely manner and meets with the project scope and deliverables, interfaces and constraints are clearly identified. To provide an outline commissioning strategy at outline design stage and developing that philosophy into detailed commissioning plan at completion of design leading into project award. Regular monitoring in the delivery of the commissioning documentation in line with the project delivery requirements. To ensure project MEICA & Commissioning status reporting is provided on a regular basis
  • Working with the client Asset Operations Team to ensure full integration with the existing assets are maintained
  • Ensure all MEICA installation work meets the technical requirements of the project, including client specifications / Asset Standards and where applicable the Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Standards (WIMES)
  • Ensure that all the latest Galliford Try MEICA & Commissioning processes and procedures are adhered to
  • Organise and manage supervision of Testing and Commissioning
  • Engage with specialist support functions including DSEAR, Technical Authors, Document Controllers to ensure early engagement and clear understanding of project needs and deliverables including timescales
  • Ensure that the training plan content is delivered in accordance with the programme requirements for the project, including the coordination of suppliers / subcontractors where specialist training is necessary.
  • Engaging with the client Asset Integrator to ensure that the project takeover deliverables list is fully agreed and understood - to assist with MEICA & commissioning deliverables associated with completion in a timely manner including if required attendance of review meetings.
  • Ensure coordination of MEICA & Commissioning activities with Galliford Try / Subcontract resources to ensure that the project specific requirements and programme are met
About You:
  • Have minimum of 5-years' experience in the water industry.
  • Be able to demonstrate the ability in site management and delivery of MEICA / Commissioning and manage the interface with the Client on a regular basis including the prompt resolution of issues affecting project progress
  • Be able to demonstrate MEICA & Commissioning delivery though to successful project Takeover
  • Be able to demonstrate effectiveness and approach in the delivery of MEICA & Commissioning to meet project timeline and Takeover
  • Have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office applications to facilitate the creation and presentation of reports as required.
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of health, safety and environmental approaches
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of water industry processes
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment used in the water industry.
  • CSCS or ECS card in an appropriate discipline
  • EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
  • SMSTS (preferred) with SSSTS (minimum)
  • First Aid at Work (preferred)
  • BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations - 18th Edition
What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
  • A wide range of corporate discounts
  • Cycle to Work schemes
  • Comprehensive pension plan
  • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
  • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
  • Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [email protected]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview."

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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Posted 2025-11-15

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