Commissioning Engineer/Manager, Water

Overview

As Commissioning Manager, you will lead commissioning across complex water and wastewater projects, ensuring safe testing, integration and handover to operations. You’ll guide planning, testing, and readiness with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders, aligning with contractual and regulatory requirements. This role supports critical water infrastructure delivered by a seasoned project delivery team, delivering reliable assets for communities. You’ll influence commissioning strategies and drive safe, efficient operational readiness, with a strong focus on collaboration and impact.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive remuneration
• inclusive collaborative culture
• career pathways and mentoring
• flexible work arrangements
• parenteral leave support
• mobility opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning planning and delivery from development to handover
• Develop and review commissioning strategies, procedures, and contractor docs
• Provide input on commissioning during concept design and delivery
• Lead readiness reviews, shutdown planning and cutover activities
• Oversee FAT, SAT, ICT and commissioning programs
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including contractors, designers, asset owners and operations
• Ensure integration across electrical, mechanical, process, instrumentation and control systems
• Support quality, safety and environmental compliance
• Manage stakeholder engagement with client operations and maintenance
• Review handover docs, as-built information and manuals
• Mentor teams and drive continuous improvement of commissioning practices

Key requirements

• Demonstrated experience as Commissioning Manager/Lead/Senior Engineer
• Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial or energy sectors
• Strong understanding of commissioning methods, testing protocols and handover processes
• Proven ability to develop and implement commissioning plans and management frameworks
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and suppliers
• Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) or equivalent
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Knowledge of operational readiness, risk management and safe systems of work
• Experience with electrical, instrumentation, control systems and SCADA integration
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach in fast-paced projects

• collaborative
• outcomes-focused
• strong communication
• commissioning planning and management
• FAT and SAT oversight
• SCADA integration and control systems

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