Assistant Commissioning Engineer

Anglian Water Services; Clapham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Up to 26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Engineer for a hands-on, site-based role across water and water recycling projects. You’ll work with experienced Commissioning Engineers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle and developing toward a Commissioning Engineer role.

The role offers a clear development path, a bonus scheme, private healthcare, a competitive pension, up to 26 days’ annual leave and flexible benefits to support wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) apprenticeship or equivalent technical background.
• Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of MCCs, PLCs, instrumentation and control systems.
• Understanding of water or water recycling processes (desirable).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Good IT skills and ability to work with technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the commissioning of new treatment works and systems, ensuring assets are safe, reliable and ready for operation.
• Assisting in the development of Commissioning Plans, documentation and test procedures.
• Carrying out factory and site acceptance testing (FAT & SAT), including MCCs & PLCs, instrumentation and telemetry systems.
• Supporting dry and wet commissioning activities and optimisation of treatment processes.
• Assisting with fault finding and troubleshooting automated control systems.
• Helping to produce handover documentation, ensuring all assets meet required standards before transfer to Operations.
• Working closely with construction, design and operational teams to integrate commissioning with project delivery.
• Supporting training of operational teams on new assets and systems.

Skills

M&E apprenticeship

Electrical qualification

MCCs & PLCs

Water processes

Problem solving

IT skills

Driving licence

Proactive learner

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3)

Job description

Location

** : West of the region, **** Grafham, Pitsford and Clapham (Bedford) Milton Keynes**

Contract

Permanent Full-Time (flexibility for Part-Time)

Salary

Circa £36,060

At Anglian Water, our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and weare always exploring.

Who We Are

Within the AW Engineering, our Commissioning team plays a critical role in bringing new waterand water recycling assets to life. From testing systems for the first time to ensuring safe,efficient handover into Operations, we help deliver high-performing infrastructure that servesmillions of customers. Working across capital projects and alongside our Alliance partners, we’re at the forefrontofinnovation, ensuring new treatment works and systems operate reliably, safely and efficientlyfrom day one.

What Will You Be Doing as an Assistant Commissioning Engineer?

This is a hands-on, site-based role where you’ll support the delivery of commissioningactivities across a range of exciting water and water recycling projects. You’ll work closely with experienced Commissioning Engineers, gaining exposure to the fullproject lifecycle while building the skills needed to progress into a Commissioning Engineerrole.

• Supporting the commissioning of new treatment works and systems, ensuring assetsare safe, reliable and ready for operation


• Assisting in the development of Commissioning Plans, documentation and testprocedures


• Carrying out factory and site acceptance testing (FAT & SAT), including “Motor ControlCubicle (MCC’s) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), instrumentation andtelemetry systems


• Supporting dry and wet commissioning activities and optimisation of treatmentprocesses


• Assisting with fault finding and troubleshooting automated control systems


• Helping to produce handover documentation, ensuring all assets meet requiredstandards before transfer to Operations


• Working closely with construction, design and operational teams to integrate commissioning with project delivery


• Supporting training of operational teams on new assets and systems

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience across cutting-edgeinfrastructure projects while contributing to essential services for our customers.

What Does It Take to Be an Assistant Commissioning Engineer?

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and a passion for learning anddeveloping in an engineering environment:

• Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) apprenticeship or equivalent technical background


• Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)


• Knowledge of MCCs, PLCs, instrumentation and control systems


• Understanding of water or water recycling processes (desirable)


• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach


• Good IT skills and ability to work with technical documentation


• Full UK driving licence


• A proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and develop

Why Anglian Water?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in your development and supportyour career growth:

• Bonus scheme


• Private healthcare


• Competitive pension scheme


• Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with service


• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing


• Structured development and career progression opportunities

Inclusion is for Everyone

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We arecommitted to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Closing Date

8th September 2026

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