Industrial Placement Student - Process Commissioning Engineer

Avove; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities infrastructure company in Telford seeks an Industrial Placement student for the role of Process Commissioning Engineer, starting September 2026. This role provides hands-on experience in a supportive team focusing on innovative non-infrastructure projects. Suitable for those studying or who have completed degrees in related fields. The position offers competitive salary and flexible benefits including 24 days holiday, life assurance, and more.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP helpline & health cash plan

Avove discount scheme

Family-friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days and charity matched giving

Qualifications

• Currently studying or have completed a degree in relevant field.
• Ability to collaborate and take initiative.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Developing and promoting environmental best practices.
• Documenting testing and sampling requirements.
• Assisting with commissioning activities on-site.

Skills

Curiosity

Creativity

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Digital confidence

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry

Environmental Science / Engineering

Biotechnology

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Advance your career, join our Industrial Placement Programme!

Being on an industrial placement at Avove isn't just work experience—it’s your opportunity to make a real impact. We're building a bright and ambitious future, and we want you to be part of it. Join our supportive early careers community and take your first step toward shaping the future of our business while developing your skills for a successful career.

About the role

Our Commissioning team is excited to welcome Industrial Placement students into the role of Process Commissioning Engineer. This is your chance to gain hands‑on experience, apply your knowledge, and work alongside a supportive team delivering innovative non‑infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate within a multidisciplinary group to ensure successful commissioning and project delivery that meets technical standards, quality expectations, budgets, and deadlines.

This role is a September 2026 start and is fixed for 12 months. You will spend your time split between working on‑site and our Telford location.

What a typical day could look like

• Developing and promoting environmental best practise.
• Attending stakeholder meetings and site visits.
• Attending design workshops, commissioning and Hazop meetings.
• Developing commissioning strategies.
• Documenting and record testing and sampling requirement for projects.
• Defining clear acceptance criteria requirements for projects with the design and delivery teams.
• Assisting with commissioning documentation and planning.
• Assisting with commissioning activities on site.
• Processing sampling, analysis and data collection.

About you

We're looking for placement students who are curious, creative, and ready to collaborate to create change and bring fresh perspectives. You'll bring insights from your education and life experiences, and we'll empower you to make a real impact.

This role is open to those still studying their degree or those who have already completed their degree. We will take applications from those studying / have studied the following subjects:

• Chemistry
• Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Any other degree subjects which closely align with the above

You’ll be digitally confident, a clear communicator, and able to collaborate with others while also taking initiative. We value organisation, attention to detail, and a desire to keep learning.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP helpline & health cash plan
• Avove discount scheme
• Family‑friendly policies
• Lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
• Volunteering days and charity matched giving

About us

At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure‑helping to keep water flowing, lights on, and people connected. We deliver sustainable engineering solutions and work with leading utility providers including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Power, and Northern Ireland Water. We're proud to be a responsible, agile partner, committed to improving communities and protecting the environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. Diversity drives innovation, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us stay accountable and keep progressing.

Ready to apply?

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