Commissioning Engineer – Water Infrastructure | Flexible Work

Anglian Water Services; Milton Keynes, Bedford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private health care options

Life cover – 8x annual salary

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme – initially matched up

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for the Pan-Alliance Commissioning team to oversee on-site commissioning of water and water recycling assets. The role is permanent, based in Milton Keynes and Bedford areas, offering a competitive £44k–£51k salary plus a car allowance.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure assets are tested, validated and ready for operation. You will join a values-driven environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement, with

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (HNC desirable).
• Experience in commissioning, operations, or maintenance (water/utilities sector preferred).
• Understanding of process control, instrumentation, or M&E systems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel within 1.5 hours of location.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute commissioning activities on site.
• Collaborate with design, delivery and operational teams for successful outcomes.
• Assist in site inspections, testing and performance verification of new assets.
• Produce and maintain commissioning documentation (method statements and risk assessments).
• Help resolve technical issues and optimise performance.
• Participate in site acceptance testing and engagement with equipment suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

HNC desirable

Tools

Process control

Instrumentation

M&E systems

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for the Pan-Alliance Commissioning team to oversee on-site commissioning of water and water recycling assets. The role is permanent, based in Milton Keynes and Bedford areas, offering a competitive £44k–£51k salary plus a car allowance.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure assets are tested, validated and ready for operation. You will join a values-driven environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement, with