Assistant Commissioning Engineer

Salary Circa £33,000, depending on skills and experience

2 positions, one Peterborough based and one Dereham based. With travel up to an hour and 30 mins.

Permanent, full time 37 Hours

25 days annual leave, Pension (Double match up to 6%), annual bonus & Company Van

Anglian Water is proud to be a purpose-led business, striving to go above and beyond the delivery of our essential service to help our environment and communities to prosper.

Our team of Commissioning Engineers ensure that all new assets delivered by the @One Alliance, as part of the Water and Recycling programme areas, are efficiently tested and operated for the first time. Proving reliability and performance prior to hand over to the end user with the correct documentation and training, to enable safe and reliable operation.

We have an exciting development opportunity as an Assistant Commissioning Engineer, for someone looking to progress into a Commissioning Engineer position. The role will offer the chance to assist, train and develop alongside our experienced Commissioning Engineers, through a defined process with salary progression.

The role will assist with:

• Undertake on site process commissioning in accordance with @one Commissioning and Health and Safety procedures

• Liaise with other commissioning partners throughout the commissioning phase

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across all areas of the business

• Estimating commissioning durations

• Writing commissioning plans and updating as required in close liaison with project teams

What does it take for you to be an Assistant Commissioning Engineer?

We are looking for 2 positions, ideally one person based in Peterborough and one in Dereham, the roles are field based covering up to an hour and 30 minutes from both locations.

You’ll ideally have a HNC or Level 3 (or equivalent) Electrical qualification and related field experience. It would be beneficial if you had any experience or knowledge of the water & water recycling operations / processes.

You’ll work with people from different partner company backgrounds and disciplines, utilising their knowledge and experience. You’ll be comfortable in multitasking with excellent time management skills. You’ll be able to work with a specific focus on multiple deadlines and be able to work in an open and collaborative way. You’ll communicate clearly and concisely and listen to and consider ideas and feedback from others. You’ll also take responsibility for your actions and acknowledge mistakes, own up to them quickly and offer solutions.

If successful in your application, you’ll have a company van, so a full UK driving licence is essential. If you are offered the role, the status of your driving licence may be checked.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

• Company Vehicle

• Flexible working

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant/standard employment checks, including: your right to work in the UK, reference, driving licence and identity check. Depending on your role, you may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Why Anglian Water?

Anglian Water is not your typical water company. What we do really matters. Water is the lifeblood of our world and we’re proud of the difference we make. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly love what we do!

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community’s Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women’s Utility Network.

Closing date: 24th June 2025

#loveeverydrop