Commissioning Engineer - Water

Ipsum; Haydock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & holidays

Group pension plan

Professional qualifications support

Mental health support & GP access

Cycle to work

Discount club

Job summary

Ipsum Group's ExcelCS unit is seeking two Water Mains Commissioning Engineers. Based from Haydock Depot or Colwyn Bay head office, you’ll travel the UK to commission newly installed water mains and support water authorities with testing, swabbing, chlorination and data recording.

You should have water mains commissioning experience, SHEA Water Hygiene, and IGN 4-01-03 Type 2 pressure testing knowledge. A valid UK driving licence and commissioning qualifications (EUSR, City & Guilds or

Qualifications

• Experience in water mains commissioning.
• SHEA Water National Water Hygiene.
• IGN 4-01-03 Type 2 pressure testing knowledge; commissioning qualifications (EUSR, City & Guilds or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Independently commission newly installed water mains.
• Work across projects throughout the UK.
• Record and submit commissioning data using company systems.

Skills

Water mains commissioning

SHEA Water Hygiene

Ign 4-01-03 pressure testing

EUSR / City & Guilds qualification

App-based systems

GPS plotting

UK driving licence

Tools

GPS plotting

App-based systems

Job description

Commissioning Engineer - Water

Location: Head office Colwyn Bay with some travel there but can be based from Haydock Depot - Role is UK travel, working away from home required.

Salary: Will come with Additional on Target earnings, Company Van and Fuel card, Working away allowance and Meal allowance.

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 47.5 hours per week

What’s in it for you…

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP?and Mental health support & counselling services?
• Cycle to Work scheme?
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
• Life assurance cover?
• Long service recognition?
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?

About the role…

ExcelCS part of the Ipsum Group is a specialist water industry contractor delivering high-quality commissioning, testing, and compliance services across the UK. We work closely with major water authorities and framework partners, including Welsh Water, Severn Trent, United Utilities and most major contractors, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and fully compliant water infrastructure.

W are seeking two experienced Water Mains Commissioning Engineers to join our dynamic team within the water industry. These roles offer strong earning potential, varied work locations across the UK, and long-term career stability.

We are committed to developing our people and maintaining high technical standards through structured training, robust safety practices, and clear career progression.

As a Commissioning Engineer you will…

• Independently commission newly installed water mains
• Work across projects throughout the UK
• Swabbing, pressure testing, chlorination, dechlorination, sampling, and GPS plotting of installed water mains
• Accurately record and submit commissioning data using company systems

About you…

• Experience in water mains commissioning
• SHEA Water National Water Hygiene
• Knowledge of IGN 4-01-03 Type 2 pressure testing for PE pipe
• Commissioning qualifications (EUSR, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Familiarity with app-based systems and GPS plotting is an advantage
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work away from home across the UK
• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years.

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