Senior Commissioning Engineer

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life cover 8× salary

26 days annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Pension with generous matching

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning across complex Clean Water projects within AMP8. You will act as a technical expert and mentor, helping standardise best practice and guiding on-site commissioning from start to finish.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, operations and portfolio teams to ensure safe handover of assets in full working order, while delivering robust commissioning plans and RAMS.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or related engineering
• Strong commissioning experience within Clean Water or related treatment processes
• Manage and develop graduates and apprentices, ensuring they receive the training and support needed to progress
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of automated control systems and process optimisation

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans for AMP8 Clean Water projects and integrate with construction programmes.
• Lead on-site commissioning activities across multiple engineers.
• Produce commissioning RAMS and define testing deliverables.
• Optimise automated control systems for best performance.
• Produce commissioning documentation and ensure handover to Operations.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Graduate mentoring

Planning & communication

Automation & control

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Process)

Tools

PLC testing

Telemetry testing

RAMS development

Job description

Location: Anglian Water regions
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Our Team

Are you passionate about delivering safe, clean and reliable drinking water for millions of customers? Do you thrive when leading commissioning activity for complex engineering projects, mentoring others and ensuring every asset performs to the highest standard?

As Anglian Water progresses into AMP8, we are investing heavily in upgrading and expanding our Clean Water infrastructure-treatment works, pumping stations, network enhancements and advanced digital control systems. Our Commissioning Team plays a vital part in ensuring these new assets perform safely, efficiently and consistently from day one.

Working within our Water Business Unit, you'll help bring major AMP8 Clean Water schemes into operational service, directly contributing to resilience, quality and regulatory compliance across the region.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning across complex Clean Water projects. You will act as a technical expert and mentor, helping standardise best practice, supporting early-stage design, and leading on-site commissioning activities throughout AMP8. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, construction, operational and portfolio teams to ensure new assets are handed over safely and in full working order.

Key Responsibilities

Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and document commissioning best practice for Clean Water assets.
• Mentor apprentices and assistant engineers to support capability development for AMP8.
• Deliver Commissioning Masterclass presentations and share knowledge across the organisation.

Design Support

• Collaborate with Solutions Managers on innovative Clean Water solutions and ensure commissioning requirements are built in early.
• Provide feedback on Minimum Asset Standards, Proven Designs and Standard Products.
• Work with M&E and process engineers to ensure proposed solutions are safe to commission and operate.

Commissioning Planning

• Produce Commissioning Plans for AMP8 Clean Water projects and integrate them with construction programmes.
• Develop Impact Plans to avoid interruptions to water supply or quality.
• Produce commissioning RAMS and define testing deliverables.

Leading Commissioning On Site

• Lead on-site activities for multiple Commissioning Engineers across complex Clean Water schemes.
• Deliver commissioning activities in accordance with AWS safety and operational procedures including POSWSH and POSTEL.
• Carry out FATs, SATs, PLC testing, telemetry testing, dry and wet commissioning.
• Optimise automated control systems and Clean Water processes to ensure best performance.
• Produce all commissioning documentation and ensure safe, complete handover to Operations.
• Capture and share lessons learned to enhance future AMP delivery.

Who We're Looking For

A proactive, technically capable commissioning engineer with Clean Water experience, excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead commissioning delivery on complex sites.

Essential qualifications & experience

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Process or related engineering
• Strong commissioning experience within Clean Water or related treatment processes
• Manage and develop graduates and apprentices, ensuring they receive the training and support needed to progress
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of automated control systems and process optimisation

Experience delivering AMP projects would be beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in delivering major AMP8 Clean Water investments
• Lead commissioning on strategic assets that safeguard drinking water quality
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for career development
• Help shape the future reliability and resilience of clean water services across the region

Benefits

• Personal private healthcare
• Life cover - 8× annual salary
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Double-matched pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits focused on wellbeing and lifestyle
• Cash for car allowance