Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Water Systems

KIER GROUP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support United Utilities in the North West. This full‑time role involves taking projects from construction completion through Take‑Over, ensuring quality and safety in every stage.

Manchester area preferred with North West site work. The successful candidate will perform electrical inspections, test power/control systems, and lead commissioning activities in collaboration with a multi‑discipline team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification and ECS Gold Card are required.
• Experience commissioning water projects with knowledge of water processes.
• Strong technical skills in electrical engineering and fault finding.
• Experience carrying out Authorised Person (LV) duties.
• Collaborative team player with proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical inspection of cable terminations and produce as-built drawings.
• Test and commission electrical power/control systems including motors and drives.
• Start-up and wet commissioning of pumps, blowers, and process equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Produce and approve commissioning test sheets and reports to support Take-Over.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with Electrical Site Safety Rules and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

ECS Gold Card

Electrical fault finding

Water process knowledge

Team player

Authorised Person (LV) duties

Electrically skilled

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3

Job description

Kier Group is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support United Utilities in the North West. This full‑time role involves taking projects from construction completion through Take‑Over, ensuring quality and safety in every stage.

Manchester area preferred with North West site work. The successful candidate will perform electrical inspections, test power/control systems, and lead commissioning activities in collaboration with a multi‑discipline team.