Commissioning Engineer (Security)

Galliford Try Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Private medical scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join its Asset Intelligence team, delivering safe, timely commissioning of electronic security systems across UK water projects and ensuring assets enter service in line with client and regulatory requirements.

You will work across multiple sites in the North West, test systems, produce ITPs/ITRs andTraining manuals, and liaison with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors while upholding a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning electronic security systems in industrial environments.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to travel across multiple project sites in the North West.

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning electronic security systems (intruder, CCTV, access control, intercom).
• Complete commissioning documentation (ITPs, ITRs, manuals).
• Review drawings and develop commissioning strategies aligned to client specs.
• Attend commissioning meetings with client teams.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors during installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across multiple sites.
• Deliver client training (operational and technical).
• Maintain safe working environment at all times.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Fault finding

Security systems

Education

ONC or City & Guilds/NVQ

Job description

We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join Galliford Try’s Asset Intelligence business, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure projects within the UK water utility sector. This role is responsible for the safe, effective, and timely commissioning of electronic security systems, ensuring assets are brought into operational service in accordance with client and regulatory requirements. Ideally based in the North West, you will be required to travel across multiple project sites within the region.

What you will be doing:

• Testing and commissioning of electronic security systems, including:
  • Intruder detection systems (panels and devices)
  • CCTV / video surveillance systems
  • Access control systems
  • Intercom and audio challenge systems
  • Perimeter intrusion detection (PIDS) and hatch alarm systems
• Completion of commissioning documentation, including:
  • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Inspection and Test Reports (ITRs)
  • Operational and training manuals
• Reviewing technical drawings and developing commissioning strategies aligned to client specifications
• Attending commissioning meetings with client engineering and operational teams
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors throughout installation and commissioning
• Planning and coordinating commissioning activities across multiple sites
• Delivering client training, both operational and technical
• Fault finding and problem-solving using industry best practices
• Maintaining a safe working environment at all times

About You:

• Experience commissioning electronic security systems in industrial environments
• An industry applicable ONC or City & Guilds / NVQ equivalent
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Previous experience working in the Water industry (desirable)

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, 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 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, 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 benefits:

• 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
• Competitive family leave policy
• 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

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 you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Disability Statement:

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets 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 discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Skyemarie Bree – [e-mail]