Commissioning Engineer

Avove Utilities; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Car or Car Allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avove Utilities in Warrington is looking for a commissioning professional to manage project documentation, lead client meetings, and ensure compliance in water infrastructure projects. Candidates should have strong MS Project skills and a solid understanding of water distribution and treatment processes. The role offers competitive benefits like a company car, 25 days holiday, and family-friendly policies, reinforcing Avove's commitment to employee wellbeing and community support.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to use MS Project for detailed programming.
• Solid process knowledge of water treatment and chemical dosing.
• Experience with ancillary equipment relevant to water systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce commissioning documentation including plans and test records.
• Review commissioning documentation for compliance.
• Lead commissioning meetings with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

MS Project

Water treatment process knowledge

Hydraulic understanding

Control systems familiarity

Electrical fundamentals knowledge

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

At Avove, we’re proud to work in partnership with United Utilities to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the Northwest. Our teams support projects for major water utility companies across the UK, delivering both clean water and wastewater treatment schemes. This includes a mix of non infrastructure projects as well as those interfacing with wider infrastructure programmes.

Location: Warrington

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

What Will Your Day Look Like...

• Produce commissioning documentation including commissioning plans, sequences, test records, and contribute to EICA related quality planning and ITPs.
• Review and sign off commissioning RAMS and associated documentation to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Maintain and update programme information, providing feedback on progress and highlighting events requiring commercial support.
• Lead commissioning meetings with clients and subcontractors, including attendance at FAT, iFAT and inspection activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and H&S inspections with clients and subcontractors, ensuring programme adherence while supporting operational site requirements.
• Lead and document Worksite Readiness Reviews prior to commissioning activities commencing on site.
• Work closely with Project, Site and Operations Managers to ensure all commissioning activities align with QA/ITP requirements and project timelines.

About You...

• Strong ability to use MS Project, including creating detailed programmes from work information and cost build ups.
• Good hydraulic understanding of water distribution boosted systems, and pumped dosing systems (desirable).
• Solid process knowledge of water treatment, water movement, and chemical dosing (essential).
• Familiarity with control systems such as PLCs, MCCs, manual/actuated valves, and a wide range of instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, quality).
• Experience with ancillary equipment including screens, pump sets, mixers, dosing equipment, tanks, vessels, pressure filters, and surge systems, plus awareness of DWI, WIMES, and WRAS standards.
• For electrical focused roles, a strong grasp of electrical fundamentals, fault finding, and safety practices, supported by a suitable qualification to act as an appointed person (desirable).

What’s In It For You...

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.