Graduate Commissioning Engineer - Process

MWH Treatment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + 5 buy days

Private medical insurance

Gym memberships

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice scheme

Employee assistance scheme

Job summary

MWH Treatment invites graduates to join its 3-year UK-wide Graduate Programme. You will rotate between design and hands-on site experience, work within multidisciplinary teams, and receive mentorship to achieve professional status.

A structured training plan and dedicated support aim to accelerate your career in commissioning and safety-focused project delivery. This programme offers on-site exposure, flexible hybrid working where possible, and a competitive starting salary with progression,

Qualifications

• Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical or related engineering; 2:2 or higher or expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Focus on treatment performance, optimisation and operational readiness.
• Support process validation, data analysis and performance improvement.
• Support project and business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Process Engineering degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

We're looking for graduates for the 2027 intake, who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Commissioning and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things!

It's your career, let's shape it together!

The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you'll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky's the limit!

Purpose of Role

To develop professional capability through the MWH Treatment Graduate Programme while supporting the successful delivery of business and project objectives in a collaborative, inclusive and safety-focused environment.

• Focus on treatment performance, optimisation and operational readiness.
• Supports process validation, data analysis and performance improvement.
• Support project and business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is shaped to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

• A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
• Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
• A structured training plan.
• UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers
• An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands on site experience)
• Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.

What's in it for me?

• A Competitive Starting Salary
• 6 Monthly Salary Increases, Rewarding Your Commitment To Your Development And Training
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (With An Additional 5 Days Available To Buy)
• Some Flexibility With Hybrid Working
• Competitive And Flexible Contribution Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Gym Memberships
• Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme - Free Mental Health Support, Financial Advice
• And Many More Benefits Including Sports And Social Club Membership

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical or a related engineering discipline (2:2 or above, or expected to achieve).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.

Desirable

• Placement, internship or relevant industry experience.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Site and the United Utilities Water Region.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that due to Home Office rules and requirements, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at any stage during this three-year programme